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Back to Back Slums
Typical Victorian back to back slum houses, with tiny back yards, Bath Street area of Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Scheduled for demolition under Town Planning
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Area Bath Demolition Grimsby Lincolnshire Planning Scheduled Slum Slums Terrace Terraced Tiny Typical Yards
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Back to Back Slums" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This evocative image transports us back in time to the Victorian era, showcasing a row of typical back-to-back houses in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. Nestled in the Bath Street area, these quaint yet cramped dwellings with their tiny back yards offer a glimpse into the past. Scheduled for demolition under town planning, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era. Bring history to life in your home or office with this striking and thought-provoking poster print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Bath Street's back-to-back slums in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England during the 1950s. The image presents a typical scene of Victorian terraced houses, lined up one after another with only narrow back yards separating them. These cramped living conditions were once common in working-class neighborhoods, reflecting the harsh realities of urban living during that era. The houses in this area, scheduled for demolition under town planning, were built to accommodate the large population influx during the industrial revolution. The tiny back yards, barely enough for a washing line or a few pots of herbs, were a stark contrast to the spacious gardens that were a luxury for the affluent. The Victorian back-to-back houses, with their red-brick facades and steep roofs, exude a sense of history and nostalgia. Yet, they also symbolize the social and economic class divisions that were deeply ingrained in British society during that time. The houses were often poorly insulated, leading to damp and unhealthy living conditions, and the lack of privacy and shared facilities added to the challenges of daily life. Despite their grim reputation, these houses were home to generations of families who made the best of their circumstances. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the fabric of urban living was vastly different from what it is today. The scheduled demolition of these houses marked the end of an era, paving the way for new housing developments and urban planning initiatives that prioritized better living conditions and more space for residents. This photograph serves as a reminder of the past, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the importance of continuous progress and improvement in our built environment.
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