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Canvas Print : The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
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The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
Under the Artisans and Labourers dwellings Improvement Act, 1875, slum areas like the gullet were cleared and improved. Date: 16 December 1876
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Media ID 14113992
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1875 1876 Areas Artisans Birmingham Cleared Dwellings Improved Improvement Labourers Slum Stafford December Gullet
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home decor. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the heart of Birmingham in 1876. Witness the transformation of the city as slum areas, like the Gullet, were being cleared and improved under the Artisans and Labourers dwellings Improvement Act. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail that bring history to life. Elevate your space with this intriguing piece of history, available now at Media Storehouse.
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 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
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 image captures the before-and-after transformation of The Gullet, a notorious slum area on Stafford Street in Birmingham, England. The photograph on the left, taken on December 16, 1876, shows the cramped and unsanitary living conditions that once prevailed in these densely populated quarters. The narrow, winding alleyway, aptly named 'The Gullet,' was typical of the overcrowded and unsanitary housing conditions that existed in the city's poorest districts. The scene on the right, also taken on December 16, 1876, reveals the remarkable progress made following the implementation of the Artisans and Labourers Dwellings Improvement Act of 1875. The Act, which aimed to improve living conditions for the working class, provided for the clearance and redevelopment of slum areas like The Gullet. This photo shows the newly constructed, well-lit, and spacious housing units that replaced the cramped and unsanitary dwellings. The improvement of The Gullet and other slum areas in Birmingham marked a significant turning point in the city's history. The Act not only led to the eradication of unhealthy living conditions but also contributed to the overall improvement of public health and the quality of life for the working class. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the social and historical significance of this important legislation and the impact it had on the lives of countless people in Birmingham and beyond.
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