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Burnley housing DES01_01_0491
Filename: des01_01_0491.jpg
Size: 4685 x 4747 (10.6MB)
Date: 17th May 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: @ Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
Job Title: Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Burnley housing DES01_01_0491
Looking north along Healey Wood Road, Burnley, Lancashire, from the railway line showing abandoned houses awaiting demolition. Photographed by Eileen Deste between 1966 and 1974
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Media ID 14884596
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Cobbled Road Cobbles Derelict Or Ruin Terrace Victorian Dilapidated Slum Clearance
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This print by Eileen Deste takes us back in time to the streets of Burnley, Lancashire, during a period of significant change. The image showcases Healey Wood Road, as seen from the railway line, and offers a glimpse into the past with its Victorian-era terrace houses lining the cobbled road. However, what strikes us most about this photograph is not its architectural beauty but rather the sense of abandonment and decay that permeates through each dilapidated structure. These once proud homes now stand as haunting reminders of an era marked by slum clearance initiatives. The composition captures a desolate scene where time seems to have stood still. The overgrown vegetation creeping up on these forgotten dwellings adds to their eerie charm. It's almost as if nature itself has begun reclaiming what was once human territory. Eileen Deste's lens skillfully freezes this moment in history between 1966 and 1974 when these houses awaited their inevitable demolition. Through her lens, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the effects of urban transformation on communities. This powerful image serves as a testament to both the resilience and vulnerability of our built environment. As we gaze upon it today, we can't help but reflect on how far we've come since then while also acknowledging that there is much work left to be done in preserving our architectural heritage for future generations.
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