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Traditional terraced housing, Albert Road, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
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Traditional terraced housing, Albert Road, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist
Traditional terraced housing, Albert Road, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1959. In a photograph commissioned by the Swinton Urban District Council in South Yorkshire, a communal back yard can be seen belonging to properties scheduled for demolition in 1959. These were typical of the kind of pit houses which existed in the North of England which were gradually demolished to make way for more modern urban developments
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1950s Backyard Coal Industry Coal Mining Communal Fifties Housing Kilnhurst Michael Michael Walters Mining Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd South Yorkshire Terraced House Walters Albert Road
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In this photograph taken in 1959, we are transported back to the traditional terraced housing of Albert Road in Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire. Commissioned by the Swinton Urban District Council, this image captures a communal back yard belonging to properties that were soon to be demolished. These houses were emblematic of the pit houses that dotted the landscape of Northern England during this era. The photo offers a glimpse into a way of life now lost to time. The tightly packed rows of terraced houses stand as a testament to an industrial past dominated by coal mining and its associated communities. As we peer into the communal backyard, we can almost hear echoes of children playing and neighbors sharing stories over fences. This snapshot from mid-20th century Britain showcases not only architectural history but also social history. It reminds us how these humble dwellings once formed the backbone of working-class neighborhoods across the country. As progress marched forward, these old structures gave way to more modern urban developments. Yet their memory lives on through photographs like this one – frozen moments that capture both the physicality and spirit of an era gone by. Photographed by Michael Walters and preserved by Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this print serves as a poignant reminder of our shared heritage and invites us to reflect on how far we have come while honoring those who came before us.
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