Photographic Print : Woman and Liverpool derelict house
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Woman and Liverpool derelict house
A woman points at a terraced house with boarded-up windows in Liverpool, possibly one of the buildings destined to be demolished in the slum clearances of the 1950s and 1960s.
1960
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Media ID 7188203
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1960 Clearance Derelict Liverpool Pointing Slum Slums Terrace Terraced
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the evocative 'Woman and Liverpool derelict house' print from our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library and Henry Grant. This powerful image captures a moment in time from the 1960s, as a woman gazes at a once proud terraced house in Liverpool, now a victim of the slum clearances. With boarded-up windows and an air of desolation, this print offers a poignant glimpse into the past. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautifully printed photograph.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a woman stands before a dilapidated terraced house in Liverpool, her index finger pointing towards the boarded-up windows. The image, captured in the 1960s by photographer Henry Grant, offers a poignant snapshot of the urban decay and housing crisis that gripped the city during the slum clearances of the 1950s and 1960s. Liverpool, a bustling port city in northwest England, was once home to some of the most densely populated slums in Britain. Overcrowded, unsanitary living conditions, and outdated housing infrastructure had long been a concern for local authorities and health officials. In response, the Liverpool Corporation launched a massive slum clearance program, which saw the demolition of thousands of houses in the inner-city areas. The woman in the photograph seems to be expressing a sense of loss or defiance as she gazes at the derelict house. Her posture and facial expression suggest a deep connection to the community and the history of the place. The house, with its peeling paint and broken windows, stands as a stark reminder of the past, while the woman's gesture points towards the future. The photograph is a poignant testament to the human spirit and the resilience of communities in the face of adversity. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving the past, even as we move forward. The house, like so many others, was likely to be demolished to make way for new, modern housing developments. But its story, and the stories of the people who lived there, live on through images like this one. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the complex relationship between people and their homes, and the role that housing plays in shaping our communities and our lives. It is a poignant reminder of a time when urban renewal came at a great cost, and the importance of ensuring that any efforts to improve our cities are sensitive to the needs and histories of the people who call them home.
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