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Broken windows DP032290
Filename: DP032290.jpg
Size: 3600 x 5220 (9.2MB)
Date: 1st November 2006
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Broken windows DP032290
CHAIN TEST HOUSE, Swindon, Wiltshire. Detail of broken windows
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Media ID 439315
© Historic England
Abstract Detail Glass Shadow Window
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This print by Peter Williams, titled "Broken windows DP032290" offers a mesmerizing glimpse into the forgotten beauty of decay. The image showcases the intricate details of shattered glass panes in an abandoned house known as Chain Test House, located in Swindon, Wiltshire. Each fragmented window tells a story of neglect and time's relentless passage. The abstract composition adds an element of mystery to this photograph, as shadows dance across the broken surfaces. Through Williams' lens, we are transported into a world where light and darkness intertwine to create an ethereal atmosphere. The play between light and shadow highlights the delicate balance between destruction and resilience that exists within these decaying structures. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness nature reclaiming its territory as vines creep through cracks in the walls. The juxtaposition of organic growth against man-made deterioration evokes contemplation on our own transience and impermanence. Williams' keen eye for detail allows us to appreciate the subtle textures present within each fractured pane. This close-up perspective invites viewers to ponder not only the physical damage but also metaphorical interpretations surrounding brokenness – be it personal struggles or societal fractures. Through "Broken windows DP032290". Historic England reminds us that even amidst abandonment and decay, there is still beauty waiting to be discovered if we take a moment to look closer at what others may dismiss as mere ruins.
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