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Winson Green EPW053095
HM Prison, the City Mental Hospital and environs, Winson Green, Birmingham. Aerial photograph taken by Aerofilms in May 1937
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Media ID 12098915
© Historic England Archive
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. This stunning piece features "Winson Green EPW053095" by Historic England Archive, captured by Aerofi in May 1937. Witness the aerial view of HM Prison, the City Mental Hospital, and the surrounding areas of Winson Green, Birmingham. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring the past to life. Elevate your decor and transport yourself back in time with this unique and captivating piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This aerial photograph, taken by Aerofilms in May 1937 for Historic England Archive, offers a unique bird's-eye view of Winson Green, a district in Birmingham, England, during a pivotal period in its history. The image captures the sprawling complex of HM Prison Winson Green, located at the heart of the frame. The imposing red-brick structure, with its distinctive central tower, housed both male and female inmates and was a symbol of the criminal justice system during the interwar period. Adjacent to the prison, the City Mental Hospital can be seen, a large institution dedicated to the care and treatment of the mentally ill. Its expansive grounds, dotted with buildings and gardens, reflect the growing recognition of the importance of mental health care in the 20th century. Surrounding these institutions, the image reveals a mix of residential and industrial areas, providing a glimpse into the diverse fabric of Winson Green. The intricate network of roads and pathways, as well as the green spaces, offer a sense of the community that thrived in this part of Birmingham. The aerial perspective also highlights the proximity of these institutions to each other, which raises questions about the relationship between criminal justice and mental health care during this era. The image serves as an important historical record, shedding light on the layout and development of Winson Green during a time of significant social and architectural change.
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