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Housing Jungle
29th October 1955: Houses are becoming slums, the back to back houses in Salford, Lancashire, where due to rent restrictions proper maintainance becomes impossible. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8127 - Vol 69 - Housing Jungle - pub 1955 (Photo by Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Picture Post
Media ID 11818270
1950 1959 Architecture And Art Fantasy Lancashire M Arc Slum Bri Poverty Rear Salford Quays Signs Slum Social Issues Upper Class Rent
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
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.
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Housing Jungle - A Glimpse into the Struggles of Salford's Slums
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, taken on the 29th of October 1955, transports us back to a time when houses in Salford, Lancashire were slowly deteriorating into slums. The image captures rows of back-to-back houses, their once charming facades now marred by neglect and decay. Rent restrictions have made proper maintenance impossible for these homes, plunging them into a state of disrepair. The portrait format emphasizes the verticality of the scene, drawing our attention to the towering structures that symbolize both hopelessness and resilience. As we explore this fantasy-like landscape devoid of people, we are confronted with signs and markings that serve as poignant reminders of Europe's housing crisis. This photograph not only documents architectural deterioration but also sheds light on pressing social issues such as poverty and inequality. It serves as a stark reminder that even in an era characterized by progress and prosperity for some, others continue to suffer under deplorable living conditions. Through its powerful portrayal of urban blight in post-war Britain, this archival piece invites contemplation on the impact of rent restrictions on marginalized communities. It prompts us to question societal priorities while urging us towards empathy and action. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image from Picture Post's collection - a testament to art's ability to capture reality - let it serve as a call for change; may it inspire us all
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