Washing Lines Print, Alexandra Buildings
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Framed Print of Washing Lines aa098586
View through washing lines and the chimneys and pots on Alexandra Buildings, Palace Street, towards the north side of a modern office block, Kingsgate House, 1964. Photographer: John Gay. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive
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Capture the nostalgia of a bygone era with our Framed Prints from the Media Storehouse range. This image, "Washing Lines aa098586" by John Gay, takes you back in time to 1964 and offers a glimpse into everyday life in Alexandra Buildings, Palace Street. As you gaze through the washing lines and chimneys, your eye is drawn towards the modern office block of Kingsgate House in the distance. A poignant reminder of how things used to be, this print makes for a thoughtful addition to any room and serves as a lovely conversation starter.
A print of a scene from 1964 captures the intersection of traditional and modern architecture. Visible through rows of washing lines, chimneys, and pots on Alexandra Buildings stand tall in contrast to the sleek design of Kingsgate House.
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Photo Prints - Step back in time and transport yourself to a bygone era with our prints from the Media Storehouse range. This image, 'Washing Lines aa098586' by John Gay, captures a nostalgic glimpse of everyday life in 1964. The view through washing lines and chimneys towards the modern office block of Kingsgate House is a poignant reminder of how quickly times change. Our prints make it easy to bring this piece of history into your home or office, serving as a lovely conversation starter and a tribute to the past.
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Image Download - Download the image 'Washing Lines aa098586' by John Gay from Historic England, a photograph taken in 1964 showing Alexandra Buildings and Kingsgate House in Bristol. This rights-managed license allows for Creative Use, Editorial Use, and Personal Use.
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