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Poster Print : Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
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Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham
Peterlee, a small town built under the New Towns Act of 1946, in County Durham. 3rd March 1954
Kenneth Lauder
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Peterlee
County Durham
England
DH 1954 288
Media ID 21769604
© Mirrorpix
1954 Butcher Chop Cold County Durham Fishmonger Greengrocer Retail Shops Draper
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Peterlee Poster Print from Memory Lane Prints. This beautiful image, captured by Kenneth Lauder on 3rd March 1954, showcases the beginnings of Peterlee, a small town established under the New Towns Act of 1946 in County Durham. With its unique history and charming character, this poster print is a must-have for anyone with connections to the area or an appreciation for British history. Bring the past into your home or office and relive the memories with every glance.
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 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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Peterlee - A Snapshot of a New Town's Charm in the 1950s
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. This print takes us back to Peterlee, a small town nestled in County Durham, built under the visionary New Towns Act of 1946. Captured on a chilly day, precisely on the 3rd of March 1954 by photographer Kenneth Lauder, this image encapsulates the essence of retail life in mid-20th century Britain. As snowflakes delicately blanket the ground, we are transported to an era where local shops were at the heart of every community. The bustling street showcases a charming array of traditional businesses - from butchers and fishmongers to drapers and greengrocers. Each shopfront tells its own story as hardworking merchants diligently serve their customers with fresh produce and quality goods. The photograph perfectly captures not only the cold weather that winter brings but also highlights how these resilient townsfolk braved all elements to ensure their community thrived. It serves as a testament to their unwavering spirit amidst challenging times. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints, this evocative snapshot allows us to appreciate Peterlee's rich history while reminding us of simpler times when shopping was personal and local connections mattered most. Let it transport you back in time, inviting you to explore an era where small-town charm thrived against all odds.
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