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Framed Print : Victoria Park Estate JLP01_08_078264a
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Victoria Park Estate JLP01_08_078264a
Victoria Park Estate, Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Four boys sitting on a stone wall, looking towards flats in the distance at the Victoria Park development, built using the 12M Jespersen system.
In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd bought the rights to the Danish industrialised building system for flats known as Jespersen (sometimes referred to as Jesperson). The company built factories in Scotland, Hampshire and Lancashire producing Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels, allowing the building of housing to be rationalised, saving time and money. The Victoria Park development in Macclesfield, lying between the park and the centre of town, was built by Laing in two phases using the 12M Jespersen system. Providing around 500 flats, the design consisted of thirteen interlinked blocks forming a series of courts with landscaped gardens. The first phase was completed in 1968 with the second phase started in the same year
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Media ID 24672582
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1960s Architecture Childhood Children Clothing Fashion Flats Housing Modernism Modernist People
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step into history with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. Featuring the captivating image of Victoria Park Estate JLP01_08_078264a, copyrighted by Historic England Archive and captured by Joh. This evocative photograph transports you back in time to Macclesfield, Cheshire East, where four boys sit atop a stone wall, gazing towards the flats in the distance, built using the 12M Jespersen system. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve the rich details and authenticity of the image, making it a stunning addition to any home or office. Bring a piece of history into your space with our Victoria Park Estate Framed Print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a nostalgic moment in time at the Victoria Park Estate in Macclesfield, Cheshire East. Four young boys are perched on a stone wall, their gazes fixed towards the distant flats of the Victoria Park development. This iconic housing project was constructed using the innovative 12M Jespersen system, which revolutionized the building industry in the 1960s. In 1963, John Laing and Son Ltd acquired the rights to this Danish industrialized building system, enabling them to streamline construction processes and reduce costs. Factories were established across Scotland, Hampshire, and Lancashire to produce Jespersen prefabricated parts and precast concrete panels. The Victoria Park development itself consisted of thirteen interconnected blocks that formed a series of courts adorned with beautifully landscaped gardens. Providing approximately 500 flats for residents, this modernist architectural marvel became an emblematic symbol of progress during its completion phases in 1968. As we observe these four boys sitting on that stone wall with innocence etched upon their faces, it is impossible not to be transported back to a bygone era. Their clothing reflects the fashion trends of that time while they unknowingly become part of history themselves. This remarkable photograph from Historic England Archive encapsulates not only childhood memories but also celebrates an era when architecture embraced modernism as a means to shape communities for generations to come.
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