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Framed Print : Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
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Gorbals area of Glasgow; Two young boys walking along a street in 1948
31st January 1948: Two boys walking along a street in the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The Gorbals tenements were built quickly and cheaply in the 1840s, providing housing for Glasgows burgeoning population of industrial workers. Conditions were appalling; overcrowding was standard and sewage and water facilities inadequate. The tenements housed about 40, 000 people with up to eight family members sharing a single room, 30 residents sharing a toilet and 40 sharing a tap. By the time this photograph was taken 850 tenements had been demolished since 1920. Redevelopment of the area began in the late 1950s and the tenements were replaced with a modern tower block complex in the sixties. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4499 - The Forgotten Gorbals - pub. 1948 (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Bert Hardy
Media ID 11675128
1940 1949 Boys British Culture Child Clock Couple Relationship Food And Drink Establishment Glasgow Portrait Male Back Rear View Residential District Scotland Scotland Black Scottish Street Light Walking Gorbals
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Gorbals area of Glasgow: Two young boys walking along a street in 1948" framed print from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Storehouse collection. This evocative black and white photograph, taken by renowned British photographer Bert Hardy on 31st January 1948, transports you back in time to the run-down Gorbals area of Glasgow. The tenements in this image were built hastily and economically in the 1840s, and the scene portrays a snapshot of everyday life in this historic part of the city. The two young boys, bundled up against the winter chill, add a sense of warmth and humanity to this intriguing image. Bring a piece of history into your home with this beautifully framed print, a perfect addition to any room that seeks to tell a story.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Grit - A Snapshot of Life in 1940s Gorbals, Glasgow
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph transports us back to the run-down streets of the Gorbals area in Glasgow on a cold winter's day in 1948. Two young boys, their faces etched with determination and resilience, navigate through the dilapidated tenements that once housed thousands of families. The Gorbals was a symbol of urban decay during this era, where overcrowding and inadequate living conditions were rampant. With up to eight family members crammed into a single room and shared facilities stretched thin among dozens of residents, life here was far from comfortable. By the time Bert Hardy captured this image, demolition had already claimed hundreds of these tenements since 1920. The redevelopment efforts that followed would eventually replace them with modern tower blocks in an attempt to improve living standards for Glaswegian families. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness not only the physical landscape but also glimpse into the spirit and resilience of those who called this place home. These two boys embody hope as they bravely walk along these desolate streets towards an uncertain future. Bert Hardy's photograph serves as a powerful reminder of how far society has come since then while acknowledging the struggles faced by previous generations. It stands as a testament to human strength amidst adversity and invites us to reflect on our own progress as we continue striving for better communities for all.
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