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Canvas Print : Frying Pan Alley, East End of London
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Frying Pan Alley, East End of London
A view of Frying Pan Alley, a narrow thoroughfare in the Spitalfields area of Londons East End
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Media ID 4470569
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10424801
Alley Area Frying Narrow Poverty Slum Slums Spitalfields Thoroughfare Workhouse Workhouses 1902
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the vibrant energy of the East End of London into your home with our exquisite Canvas Print of "Frying Pan Alley" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning representation of the narrow, winding alleyway in Spitalfields captures the unique character and charm of this historic area. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and printing techniques to ensure a brilliant, long-lasting display. Transform any room into a gallery and transport yourself to the bustling heart of London's East End with this stunning piece of art."
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Frying Pan Alley: A Glimpse into the Historical East End Poverty of London's Spitalfields (1902) This evocative photograph captures the narrow and labyrinthine Frying Pan Alley in London's East End, a part of Spitalfields that was once synonymous with poverty, hardship, and the harsh realities of working-class life. The image, taken in 1902, transports us back in time to an era of cramped living conditions, where the narrow thoroughfare served as a connecting link between the bustling streets of the East End and the grimy, dingy courtyards and workhouses that lay hidden from view. The name "Frying Pan Alley" is believed to have originated from the fact that the alleyway was so narrow that the sun barely reached its depths, making it a place where the air seemed to fry in the heat of the summer months. The alleyway was a stark reminder of the overcrowded and unsanitary living conditions that were prevalent in the East End during the Edwardian era. The houses lining the alleyway were often little more than shacks, with makeshift extensions and lean-tos added to accommodate the growing population. The area was home to many families who lived in abject poverty, eking out a meager existence through manual labor, casual work, or the infamous workhouses. The image of Frying Pan Alley serves as a poignant reminder of the historical struggles and hardships faced by the working class in London's East End during this period. The photograph also highlights the stark contrast between the wealth and poverty that existed side by side in the city. Just a stone's throw away from Frying Pan Alley, the affluent areas of the East End were thriving, with grand houses, gardens, and well-to-do residents. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the social and economic divide that once existed in London, and the ongoing struggle for equality and fairness that continues to this day.
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