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Housing Jungle
29th October 1955: Houses are becoming slums, the back to back houses in Salford, Lancashire, where due to rent restrictions proper maintainance becomes impossible. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8127 - Vol 69 - Housing Jungle - pub 1955 (Photo by Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Picture Post
Media ID 11818270
1950 1959 Architecture And Art Fantasy Lancashire M Arc Slum Bri Poverty Rear Salford Quays Signs Slum Social Issues Upper Class Rent
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the past with our captivating 'Housing Jungle' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This evocative image, taken by Picture Post in 1955, captures the stark reality of back-to-back houses in Salford, Lancashire. The photograph poignantly highlights the living conditions during a time when maintenance became an impossible task due to rent restrictions. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home and start a conversation with our high-quality Canvas Print. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant, long-lasting inks to ensure a stunning and realistic finish. Order now and transform your space into a gallery, showcasing this poignant moment in time.
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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Housing Jungle - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Salford's Slums
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, taken on the 29th of October 1955, transports us back to a time when houses in Salford, Lancashire were slowly deteriorating into slums. The image captures rows of back-to-back houses, their once charming facades now marred by neglect and decay. Rent restrictions have made proper maintenance impossible for these homes, plunging them into a state of disrepair. The portrait format emphasizes the verticality of the scene, drawing our attention to the towering structures that symbolize both hopelessness and resilience. As we explore this fantasy-like landscape devoid of people, we are confronted with signs and markings that serve as poignant reminders of Europe's housing crisis. This photograph not only documents architectural deterioration but also sheds light on pressing social issues such as poverty and inequality. It serves as a stark reminder that even in an era characterized by progress and prosperity for some, others continue to suffer under deplorable living conditions. Through its powerful portrayal of urban blight in post-war Britain, this archival piece invites contemplation on the impact of rent restrictions on marginalized communities. It prompts us to question societal priorities while urging us towards empathy and action. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Picture Post's collection - a testament to art's ability to capture reality - let it serve as a call for change; may it inspire us all
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