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Fine Art Print : Back to Back Slums
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Back to Back Slums
Typical Victorian back to back slum houses, with tiny back yards, Bath Street area of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Scheduled for demolition under Town Planning
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Media ID 588954
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10171890
Area Bath Demolition Grimsby Lincolnshire Planning Scheduled Slum Slums Terrace Terraced Tiny Typical Yards
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty and historical significance of Back to Back Slums with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of typical Victorian back-to-back houses in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. With their tiny backyards and cramped living conditions, these houses once stood in the Bath Street area, scheduled for demolition under Town Planning. This fine art print is not just a beautiful addition to your home decor, but also a poignant reminder of the past and the evolution of urban living. Bring history to life with this evocative and thought-provoking piece from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Bath Street's back-to-back slums in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England during the 1950s. The image presents a typical scene of Victorian terraced houses, lined up one after another with only narrow back yards separating them. These cramped living conditions were once common in working-class neighborhoods, reflecting the harsh realities of urban living during that era. The houses in this area, scheduled for demolition under town planning, were built to accommodate the large population influx during the industrial revolution. The tiny back yards, barely enough for a washing line or a few pots of herbs, were a stark contrast to the spacious gardens that were a luxury for the affluent. The Victorian back-to-back houses, with their red-brick facades and steep roofs, exude a sense of history and nostalgia. Yet, they also symbolize the social and economic class divisions that were deeply ingrained in British society during that time. The houses were often poorly insulated, leading to damp and unhealthy living conditions, and the lack of privacy and shared facilities added to the challenges of daily life. Despite their grim reputation, these houses were home to generations of families who made the best of their circumstances. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the fabric of urban living was vastly different from what it is today. The scheduled demolition of these houses marked the end of an era, paving the way for new housing developments and urban planning initiatives that prioritized better living conditions and more space for residents. This photograph serves as a reminder of the past, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the importance of continuous progress and improvement in our built environment.
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