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Canvas Print : East End Back-To-Backs
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East End Back-To-Backs
Crowded back-to-back working class terraced housing in the East End of London, condemned for demolition
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Media ID 592041
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10155901
Backs Condemned Corrugated Crowded Demolition Iron Slums Terraced Washin G
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the rich history of East London with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, "East End Back-To-Backs," offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of the crowded back-to-back working class terraced housing. Each print is meticulously reproduced on high-quality canvas, bringing the intricacies and textures of this iconic photograph to life. Perfect for adding character to your home or office, this evocative piece is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for history and social documentation. Order your Canvas Print of "East End Back-To-Backs" today and bring a piece of London's past into your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the stark reality of life in the East End Back-To-Backs, a symbol of the crowded and cramped living conditions faced by working-class families in 1950s London. The terraced housing, with its corrugated iron roofs and lack of space, stands as a testament to the harsh realities of urban poverty and overcrowding.
The historical significance of these buildings cannot be understated, as they were eventually condemned for demolition due to their unsuitability for modern living standards. The image evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era while also serving as a reminder of the social inequalities that have plagued cities like London throughout history.
Through this photograph, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the struggles faced by those who called these back-to-backs home. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of affordable housing and social reform in ensuring that all individuals have access to safe and dignified living spaces.
Mary Evans Picture Library has captured not just an image, but a piece of history frozen in time. This print is more than just a visual representation - it is a window into the past that challenges us to reflect on how far we have come, and how much further we still have to go in creating equitable societies for all.
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