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Photographic Print : Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960
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Newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, Birstall, Leicester. 13th August 1960
Staff
Leicester Mercury
Mirrorpix
Leicester
England
Media ID 21911260
© Mirrorpix
1960 East Midlands Leicestershire Shops Sixties
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Memory Lane Prints. Witness the excitement of the past as you gaze upon the newly opened shops on Greengate Lane Estate in Birstall, Leicester, on the 13th of August, 1960. The staff and locals are beaming with pride and joy as they usher in a new era for the community. This vintage print is the perfect addition to your home or office, allowing you to relive history and share a piece of local heritage with your loved ones.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 vibrant streets of Birstall, Leicester on a sunny summer day in 1960. The image showcases the newly opened shops on the Greengate Lane Estate, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of this East Midlands town during the swinging sixties. The scene is bustling with activity as locals and visitors alike explore these fresh retail establishments. From fashion boutiques to grocery stores, each shop window tells its own story, enticing passersby with colorful displays and eye-catching signage. The architecture reflects the era's design trends, with sleek lines and large windows that invite natural light to flood in. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, it becomes evident that these shops were more than just places for commerce; they were community hubs where neighbors gathered to catch up over a cup of tea or exchange gossip about their daily lives. It was here that friendships were forged and memories made. This photograph serves as a time capsule, transporting us back to an era when shopping was not just about convenience but also about building connections within our neighborhoods. It reminds us of simpler times when strolling down a street like Greengate Lane meant encountering familiar faces at every turn. In preserving this moment from 1960s England, Memory Lane Prints allows us to relive the past and appreciate how much has changed while cherishing what remains timeless – human connection amidst urban development.
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