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Canvas Print : 1930s Slum dwellings at St Pancras, London
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1930s Slum dwellings at St Pancras, London
Slum housing in St Pancras shortly before its demolition. Date: circa 1936
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Media ID 7187151
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Demolition Pancras Pauper Shortly Slum Workhouse
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "1930s Slum Dwellings at St Pancras, London" – a poignant and historically significant image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating print captures the essence of life in the 1930s, showcasing the slum housing in St Pancras shortly before its demolition. The grainy texture and raw emotion conveyed in this black-and-white photograph offer a glimpse into a bygone era, making it a striking addition to any home or office. With the Media Storehouse canvas print, you'll bring history into your living space – an inspiring conversation starter and a testament to the power of visual storytelling. Order yours today and let this powerful image evoke a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the past.
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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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of slum housing in the St Pancras area of London during the 1930s. The image, taken circa 1936, provides a stark contrast to the modern, bustling district that exists today. The cramped and dilapidated buildings, with their peeling paint and broken windows, offer a glimpse into the living conditions of the impoverished community that once resided there. The area around St Pancras was notorious for its overcrowded and unsanitary housing, with many families living in single rooms that were barely larger than a bedroom. The lack of basic amenities, such as running water and indoor toilets, made life a daily struggle for the residents. The presence of the nearby workhouse only added to the sense of despair and hopelessness that pervaded the community. Despite the hardships faced by the residents, there is a sense of community and resilience in the photograph. Children play in the streets, and adults can be seen going about their daily tasks, despite the harsh conditions. However, the writing was on the wall, and the demolition of these slums was imminent. The British government, under the leadership of Neville Chamberlain, had launched a major slum clearance programme, and St Pancras was one of the areas earmarked for redevelopment. The residents were eventually rehoused in new council estates, but the memories of the old slums lived on. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when poverty and hardship were a daily reality for many Londoners. It also highlights the importance of social housing and the need to ensure that everyone has access to safe and affordable housing, regardless of their circumstances.
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