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Canvas Print : Protestor JLP01_08_085066
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Protestor JLP01_08_085066
WESTWAY FLYOVER, A40, KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA, GREATER LONDON. A woman confronting a police officer during a demonstration against the opening of the Westway Flyover.
Acklam Road was the focus of protests against the Westway by local residents. Houses along one side of the street had been demolished to make way for the flyover. At a reception held earlier that day at the Lords Tavern, George Clark, leader of the residents social rights committee, had presented their objections to the Minister of Transport and representatives from the Greater London Council. By September the GLC had promised the residents that they would be rehoused. This photograph was taken at grid reference TQ
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Media ID 24782923
© Historic England Archive
1970s Children Construction Flyover People Police Road Transport Protest
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints collection, featuring the powerful image "Protestor JLP01_08_085066" by Joh from Historic England Archive. This captivating photograph captures a pivotal moment in history as a woman confronts a police officer during a demonstration against the opening of the Westway Flyover in Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. Bring this iconic image to life in your home or office with our high-quality Canvas Prints. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant, fade-resistant inks to ensure long-lasting beauty. The textured canvas adds depth and dimension, making your print a stunning work of art that tells a story. Add this historic photograph to your collection and start a conversation with every visitor to your space. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Protestor JLP01_08_085066" today and relive the past in vivid detail.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures a defining moment in the history of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London. The image showcases a brave woman confronting a police officer during a protest against the opening of the Westway Flyover. The flyover construction had caused significant disruption and displacement for local residents. The focal point of these protests was Acklam Road, where houses had been demolished to make way for the flyover. Determined to voice their objections, George Clark, leader of the residents' social rights committee, presented their concerns earlier that day at a reception held at Lords Tavern. In this particular photograph taken in the 1970s, tensions run high as emotions spill onto the streets. The woman's unwavering gaze meets that of an impassive police officer, symbolizing both defiance and frustration towards those responsible for displacing families from their homes. It is worth noting that by September, following persistent activism from local residents like these protestors, promises were made by representatives from both the Minister of Transport and Greater London Council to rehouse those affected by this disruptive project. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print serves as a reminder of how ordinary people can come together to challenge decisions impacting their communities while shedding light on important issues surrounding construction projects, road development, transport systems, protests against injustice and inequality – all captured within one frame.
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