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Photographic Print : Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr
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Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr
Apprentice houses on the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr. The houses cost £ 20, 000 a piece - twice the normal price for a new council dwelling. 25th June 1979
Staff
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Merthyr Tydfil
Wales
Media ID 21775811
© Mirrorpix
1979 Council House Estate Gurnos Houses Merthyr Tydfil
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print featuring the Apprentice houses on Merthyr's Gurnos Estate, as captured by Memory Lane Prints. This evocative image brings to life the history and character of this iconic development, which made headlines in 1979 when each house was sold for a remarkable £20,000 - double the cost of a new council dwelling. Relive the past and add a touch of nostalgia to your home with this stunning, high-quality print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 11.4cm (11" x 4.5")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the Gurnos Estate in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, during the summer of 1979. The image showcases a row of apprentice houses that were built on this council estate. These houses, captured by Staff from Memory Lane Prints, were not your ordinary council dwellings - they came with a hefty price tag of £20,000 each, twice the cost of a typical new council house at that time. The photograph offers a glimpse into the housing situation in Merthyr Tydfil during the 1970s. The street scene portrays an orderly row of homes with their distinct architectural style. Despite being more expensive than other council properties, these apprentice houses served as an important solution to address the growing demand for affordable housing in the area. Merthyr Tydfil's Gurnos Estate has long been known for its community spirit and close-knit neighborhoods. This snapshot captures just one aspect of life on this estate during this era – providing insight into both social and economic aspects of Welsh society at that time. As we delve into history through this evocative photograph print, it reminds us how much our urban landscapes have evolved over time while also highlighting enduring challenges surrounding affordable housing across different regions.
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