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Fine Art Print : Slum housing in Birmingham. June 1967 Children play amongst the wreckage
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Slum housing in Birmingham. June 1967 Children play amongst the wreckage
Slum housing in Birmingham. June 1967
Children play amongst the wreckage and shattered houses in the terrace at the back of 64 Anderton Street in Ladywood. June 1967
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21681252
© Mirrorpix
Locations Places Poor Poverty Slums Three
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Fine Art Print, featuring a poignant image from the Birmingham Post and Mail Archive. This powerful photograph, titled "Children play amongst the wreckage" captured in June 1967, offers a glimpse into the past of Ladywood, Birmingham. The image shows children at play amidst the ruins of slum housing at 64 Anderton Street, a poignant reminder of a bygone era. This fine art print, from Memory Lane Prints, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty in the stories that unfold through the lens of a camera.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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 print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the slums of Birmingham in June 1967. The image captures a heartbreaking scene, where children can be seen playing amidst the wreckage and shattered houses in the terrace at the back of 64 Anderton Street in Ladywood. The dilapidated state of these slum houses serves as a stark reminder of the poverty and destitution that plagued certain areas during this time period. Despite their surroundings, these resilient children find solace and joy in their games, oblivious to the harsh realities that surround them. The photograph is a powerful testament to both the resilience of youth and the urgent need for improved living conditions for those trapped within such impoverished communities. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst despair, hope can still flourish. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it prompts us to reflect on how far we have come since then in terms of social progress and housing reforms. It also reminds us not to take our current privileges for granted but rather continue working towards creating inclusive societies where no child has to grow up surrounded by such devastation. Memory Lane Prints allows us access into history's forgotten moments like this one, reminding us never to forget those who endured hardship while inspiring compassion for those facing similar challenges today.
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