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WOLVERHAMPTON POLLUTION
The Black Country round Wolverhampton, Staffordshire (England) Date: 1866
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Media ID 20156325
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1866 Community Environment Pollution Staffordshire Wolverhampton
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating Wolverhampton Pollution photograph from the Media Storehouse collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage image, captured in 1866, provides a poignant glimpse into the past of the Black Country area around Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. The polluted landscape, a stark contrast to today's environmental standards, offers a thought-provoking look into industrial history. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with our beautifully printed photograph.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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This evocative image captures the grim reality of industrialization in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England during the late 19th century. The photograph, taken in 1866, provides a stark depiction of the environmental consequences of the region's rapid industrial growth. The Black Country, as it came to be known, was renowned for its heavy industry and dense coal mining. Wolverhampton, located at the heart of this industrial hub, was particularly notorious for its thick, choking smog. The community in this photograph appears small and insignificant amidst the vast, desolate landscape of factories and smoke-filled skies. The people, dressed in their Sunday best, seem to be out for a leisurely stroll, oblivious to the toxic air that surrounds them. The children play in the streets, their faces smeared with grime, while their parents look on with a sense of resignation. The environment is equally affected by the relentless industrial activity. The once-green fields and forests have been replaced by factories and mines, their remnants visible in the distance. The River Tame, which runs through the town, is a murky, polluted mess, devoid of fish and other aquatic life. Despite the grim conditions, there is a sense of community and resilience in this photograph. The people of Wolverhampton continued to live and work in these conditions, their daily lives shaped by the industrial landscape around them. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrialization and the importance of environmental stewardship.
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