Poster Print : St Giles Rookery
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
St Giles Rookery
The Rookery at St Giles
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4416190
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10230876
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Introducing the stunning St Giles Rookery poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the bustling Rookery at St Giles, a notorious slum area in 18th century London. With its intricate details and rich colors, this poster print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Bring the vibrant history of London into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic piece from Media Storehouse."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Rookery at St Giles, London, 1850 Description: This evocative image captures the bustling and chaotic scene of St Giles Rookery, a notorious slum area in the heart of London during the mid-19th century. The print, produced in 1850, offers a glimpse into the harsh living conditions endured by the city's impoverished population. St Giles Rookery, also known as the "Five Fields," was a densely populated and overcrowded neighborhood located near Tottenham Court Road. The area was infamous for its squalor, with narrow, winding streets and cramped, dilapidated dwellings. The lack of sanitation and proper waste disposal led to widespread disease and illness, making it a breeding ground for poverty and suffering. Despite the grim conditions, the Rookery was home to a diverse community of people, including Irish immigrants, gypsies, and the homeless. The print reveals the daily life of the residents, with children playing in the streets, women washing clothes in tubs, and men gathered around fires, trying to keep warm. The image also highlights the stark contrast between the wealthy and the poor, with the elegant St Giles-in-the-Fields Church standing proudly in the background, a stark reminder of the vast social divide that existed in Victorian London. The Rookery at St Giles was eventually demolished in the late 19th century, as part of a larger effort to improve living conditions in the city. Today, the area is home to modern housing developments and commercial establishments, but the memory of the Rookery and its residents remains an important part of London's rich history.
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