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Fine Art Print : Children playing outside slum housing Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham
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Children playing outside slum housing Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham
Children playing outside slum housing Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham. 1st June 1962
Howard Walker
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Oldham
Greater Manchester
England
DM Q4818
Media ID 21772735
© Mirrorpix
1962 Bins Greater Manchester House Lancashire Oldham Poor Poverty Rubbish Slum Washing Line
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this evocative Fine Art Print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the simple joys of childhood in this poignant image of children playing outside Number Two Court, Dickenson Street, Oldham, as captured by renowned photographer Howard Walker on 1st June 1962. This print is part of the Media Storehouse range of Fine Art Prints, bringing history and storytelling into your home. Experience the richness of the past, one moment at a time.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the gritty streets of Oldham in 1962. Titled "Children playing outside slum housing Number Two Court, Dickenson Street" it offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these resilient youngsters amidst poverty-stricken conditions. The image captures a group of children fearlessly embracing their childhood innocence as they find joy in the simplest pleasures. Against a backdrop of dilapidated slum housing, these spirited kids have transformed their surroundings into an imaginative playground. Unfazed by the hardships that surround them, they create games and laughter out of nothingness. Their youthful energy is palpable as they chase each other through narrow alleyways strewn with rubbish bins and discarded debris. The photograph also reveals glimpses of daily life within this tight-knit community. A washing line adorned with clothes flutters above them, symbolizing perseverance despite limited resources. It serves as a reminder that even in dire circumstances, people find ways to maintain dignity and pride. Photographer Howard Walker has masterfully captured both the harsh realities and indomitable spirit present in this snapshot from Greater Manchester's past. This evocative image prompts reflection on societal inequalities while simultaneously celebrating the resilience and strength found within marginalized communities. As we gaze upon this powerful piece of history preserved through Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those who lived through such challenging times and honor their unwavering determination to make the most out of life's harshest circumstances.
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