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Birmingham Bull Ring
The old Bull Ring Centre, a notorious symbol of post World War Two modernism, now demolished. Completed in 1964; Britains first multi-storey fully enclosed shopping centre
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1964 1966 Birmingham Bull Completed Controversial Demolished Enclosed Fully Hideous Modernism Multi Notorious Ring Shopping Storey Symbol Woolworth Eye Sore
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 19.1cm (9.3" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of the old Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham, England, a notorious symbol of post-World War Two modernism that once stood as the United Kingdom's first multi-storey, fully enclosed shopping centre. Completed in 1964, the Bull Ring Centre was a groundbreaking architectural achievement of its time, representing the optimistic spirit of the 1960s and the belief in the power of bricks and steel to rebuild and modernize after the devastation of war. However, the Centre's controversial design, characterized by its stark concrete and brutalist aesthetics, was also a source of controversy and derision. Critics labeled it an "eyesore," while others saw it as a bold and innovative expression of the era's architectural vision. Regardless of opinion, the Bull Ring Centre was a defining feature of Birmingham's urban landscape for over five decades. The Centre's most famous tenant was Woolworths, a beloved department store that closed its doors in 2008, marking the beginning of the Centre's decline. By 2013, the Bull Ring Centre had been demolished, making way for a new, more modern shopping complex. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era, a time when the future seemed limitless, and the possibilities of modern architecture were endless. The Bull Ring Centre's legacy continues to be debated among historians, architects, and urban planners, with some hailing it as a pioneering achievement in British post-war architecture, while others see it as a symbol of the failed promises of modernism. Regardless of one's perspective, this photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a historical landmark that once stood proudly in the heart of Birmingham.
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