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Houses in Cowley, Oxford
Modern-looking houses in a street in Cowley, Oxfordshire Date: 1950s
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Cowley Oxford Oxfordshire Suburban
14"x11" Photo Print
Breathtakingly capturing the charm of the past, our "Houses in Cowley, Oxford" photograph from the Media Storehouse collection brings a piece of Oxfordshire's history right into your home. This exquisite black and white print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a row of modern houses lining a quiet street in Cowley during the 1950s. Add character and depth to your decor with this timeless image, now available as a high-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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1. Title: A Modern Suburban Scene: Houses in Cowley, Oxford, 1950s 2.. This evocative photograph captures a quiet, residential street in Cowley, a suburb of Oxford, England, during the 1950s. The modern-looking houses, lined up neatly on either side of the street, exude a sense of middle-class comfort and stability. The clean, well-kept facades, with their neat gardens and garage spaces, reflect the post-war optimism and desire for a better life that characterized the era. The houses, built primarily in the 1930s and 1950s, were part of a larger housing development in Cowley, which aimed to provide affordable, modern homes for the growing population of Oxford. The area had been largely working-class and industrial until the mid-20th century, but the arrival of these new houses marked a shift towards a more suburban, middle-class identity. Despite their modern appearance, the houses in this photograph retain a timeless quality, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. The lack of cars on the street adds to the serene atmosphere, creating a sense of stillness and calm that belies the hustle and bustle of everyday life just beyond the frame. This photograph offers a glimpse into the domestic lives of the people who lived in these houses, providing a window into the social history of Oxford and its suburbs during the 1950s. It is a reminder of the importance of housing in shaping communities and the role that architecture and design play in reflecting the values and aspirations of a society. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the enduring appeal of the suburban ideal, and the way in which housing can shape the fabric of a community. It is a snapshot of a moment in time, frozen in black and white, that invites us to reflect on the past and consider the present and future of housing in Oxford and beyond.
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