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Canvas Print : A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry
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A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry
A residents view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry, overlooking new flats being built in Hillfields.
12th January 1966
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21610671
© Mirrorpix
Building Building Site Coventry Cranes Hillfields Redevelopment Scaffolding Slums Social Housing Tower Blocks Balconies
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with this stunning Coventry Telegraph Archive print from Memory Lane Prints. Featuring "A resident's view from the balcony of a flat in Queens Street, Coventry," captured on January 12, 1966, this vintage photograph showcases the city's rich history as new constructions rise in Hillfields. The Media Storehouse Canvas Print brings this captivating moment to life, adding an authentic and timeless touch to your home decor."
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.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Coventry on a chilly winter day in 1966. From the vantage point of a resident's balcony in Queens Street, we are offered an intriguing glimpse into the ever-evolving landscape of Hillfields. The image showcases the ambitious redevelopment efforts that were underway during this era, as new flats rise from what was once a cluster of dilapidated slums. Towering cranes and scaffolding dominate the skyline, symbolizing progress and renewal. The scene is alive with activity as construction workers diligently work towards completing these modern structures. The contrast between old and new is striking; while remnants of past dwellings can still be seen amidst the rubble, it is clear that these new buildings will provide much-needed social housing for residents. This photograph serves as a testament to the transformative power of architecture and urban planning. As we immerse ourselves in this snapshot from history, we cannot help but appreciate how far Coventry has come since those days of land clearance and rebuilding. It reminds us that cities are constantly evolving organisms, shaped by both their pasts and their aspirations for a brighter future. Memory Lane Prints allows us to relive moments like this one – frozen in time yet brimming with stories waiting to be discovered anew.
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