Hackney has traditionally been able to offer cheap housing to new arrivals. This has made it a destination for settlers from all over the world, many of whom arrive with very little money.
On display: 06 A place to live
![Domestic refrigerator Domestic refrigerator](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/1/15/32511/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Domestic refrigerator
c.1930s
![Tea cup Tea cup](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/5/49/27945/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Tea cup
1850-1900
![Porcelain saucer Porcelain saucer](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/4/39/27934/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Porcelain saucer
1850-1900
![Porcelain saucer Porcelain saucer](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/6/39/27936/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Porcelain saucer
1850-1900
![Milk jug Milk jug](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/0/69/27960/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Milk jug
1850-1900
![Cake tin Cake tin](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/8/31/28138/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Cake tin
1950 = 1959
!['GLC' gas cooker 'GLC' gas cooker](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/9/31/28139/v0_webgrid.jpg)
'GLC' gas cooker
1925 = 1955
![Tin of cocoa : Rowntree's half pound cocoa Tin of cocoa : Rowntree's half pound cocoa](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/8/74/25478/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Tin of cocoa : Rowntree's half pound cocoa
1925 = 1965
![Sugar canister Sugar canister](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/4/00/28004/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Sugar canister
1930-1950
![Tea canister Tea canister](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/3/00/28003/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Tea canister
1930 = 1950
![Enamel bread bin Enamel bread bin](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/0/66/33660/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Enamel bread bin
1930-1960
![Place mat holder Place mat holder](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/9/02/33209/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Place mat holder
![Tala Cooks Measure Tala Cooks Measure](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/3/08/34803/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Tala Cooks Measure
1967-1997
![Pastry blender Pastry blender](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/7/08/34807/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Pastry blender
1967-1997
![Electric mixers & blenders Electric mixers & blenders](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/2/07/34702/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Electric mixers & blenders
1969
![Oxo cube tin Oxo cube tin](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/2/47/34742/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Oxo cube tin
![Wooden spoon Wooden spoon](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/5/90/27095/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Wooden spoon
1930 = 1970
![Gas kettle Gas kettle](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/7/80/27087/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Gas kettle
1930 = 1970
![Table fork Table fork](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/4/01/27104/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Table fork
1935-1950
![Tea spoon Tea spoon](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/8/01/27108/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Tea spoon
1900-1950
![CollectionsOnline content image does not exist. CollectionsOnline Placeholder image](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/static/img/col_hackney2/missing/webgridfit.png)
Hygena Kitchen cabinet
1930 = 1955
![My flats where I live My flats where I live](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/5/62/41265/v0_webgrid.jpg)
My flats where I live
2001
![Woman Reading a Possession Order Woman Reading a Possession Order](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/8/36/40638/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Woman Reading a Possession Order
1997
![CollectionsOnline content image does not exist. CollectionsOnline Placeholder image](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/static/img/col_hackney2/missing/webgridfit.png)
The Art of Squatting
1997
![Oral History Interview - Elvan Salih Oral History Interview - Elvan Salih](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/4/62/7264/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Oral History Interview - Elvan Salih
2001
![Oral History Interview - Josie Riley Oral History Interview - Josie Riley](https://museum-collection.hackney.gov.uk/assets/object_images/3/62/7263/v0_webgrid.jpg)
Oral History Interview - Josie Riley
04/06/2001