We live in a “Collin’s House” but who was Herbert Collins? Part 3.
While qualifying in architecture, Herbert came into contact with the Garden Cities and Town Planning Association. He was involved with the initial development of Welwyn Garden City and was appointed to the board of directors. The work inspired Herbert with the idea of setting up his own garden city. After his father moved to Southampton, Herbert often visited the town. He saw the potential for a garden city around the village of Marchwood. In 1921 he approached Ebenezer Howard, founder of the Garden City Movement with the idea. In spite of enthusiastic encouragement from Howard, nothing came of the scheme.
From “Herbert Collins” by Robert Williams. To be continued.