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Fine Art Print : Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
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Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham. 3rd March 1954
Kenneth Lauder
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Peterlee
County Durham
England
DH 1954 288
Media ID 21769604
© Mirrorpix
1954 Butcher Chop Cold County Durham Fishmonger Greengrocer Retail Shops Draper
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Peterlee, a charming small town nestled in County Durham. Captured in 1954 by renowned photographer Kenneth Lauder, this timeless image showcases the unique character of Peterlee as it was being built under the New Towns Act of 1946. This stunning print, part of the Media Storehouse range of Memory Lane Prints, is a must-have for anyone with a love for British history and nostalgia. Bring the beauty of the past into your home and relive the charm of a bygone era.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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Peterlee - A Snapshot of a New Town's Charm in the 1950s
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to Peterlee, a small town nestled in County Durham, built under the visionary New Towns Act of 1946. Captured on a chilly day, precisely on the 3rd of March 1954 by photographer Kenneth Lauder, this image encapsulates the essence of retail life in mid-20th century Britain. As snowflakes delicately blanket the ground, we are transported to an era where local shops were at the heart of every community. The bustling street showcases a charming array of traditional businesses - from butchers and fishmongers to drapers and greengrocers. Each shopfront tells its own story as hardworking merchants diligently serve their customers with fresh produce and quality goods. The photograph perfectly captures not only the cold weather that winter brings but also highlights how these resilient townsfolk braved all elements to ensure their community thrived. It serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit amidst challenging times. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this evocative snapshot allows us to appreciate Peterlee's rich history while reminding us of simpler times when shopping was personal and local connections mattered most. Let it transport you back in time, inviting you to explore an era where small-town charm thrived against all odds.
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