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Framed Print : Children playing dustbins on a slum housing estate 1st June 1962
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Children playing dustbins on a slum housing estate 1st June 1962
Children playing dustbins on a slum housing estate 1st June 1962.
Taken from a set of pictures showing slum housing in post war Britain. These pictures were taken to highlight the plight of many families in Britain who even into the sixties were forced by economic factors to live in slum dwellings. In London much of the slum housing was destroyed in the Blitz. However, other British cities particularly in the North and Midlands had large scale housing problems. After the WW2 much of the rebuilding concentrated on the South East as it had been hit hardest by the Luftwaffe. However, these cities with existing and pressing housing problems were to an extent left alone. As a result local councils couldn t afford to clear away neglected and cramped properties. Slum housing was often poorly heated and ventilated, structurally unsound, very cramped (a condition worsened by the fact that they were often inhabited by large families) and often isolated from services and amenities
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
WA*940894
Media ID 21251008
© Mirrorpix
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our vintage framed print, 'Children playing dustbins on a slum housing estate 1st June 1962'. This powerful image, captured by Memory Lane Prints staff, offers a poignant glimpse into post-war Britain. The black and white photograph showcases the innocence and resilience of children as they play amongst dustbins in a slum housing estate. Add this historic piece to your home decor and start a conversation about the past. Each print comes carefully framed in a high-quality frame, preserving the image and enhancing its visual impact. Order now and bring a piece of history into your home.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a poignant moment in the lives of children living on a slum housing estate on 1st June 1962. Taken from a series of pictures that aimed to shed light on the harsh reality faced by many families in post-war Britain, it serves as a stark reminder of the economic hardships endured during this era. While London's slum housing was largely destroyed during the Blitz, other cities across the North and Midlands still grappled with extensive housing problems. The aftermath of World War II saw significant rebuilding efforts focused primarily on the South East, leaving these already struggling areas neglected. The image depicts children finding joy and amusement amidst their challenging circumstances by playfully engaging with dustbins. These dilapidated dwellings were often poorly heated, lacking proper ventilation and structurally unsound. Moreover, they were cramped spaces that exacerbated their inhabitants' struggles due to large family sizes. Isolated from essential services and amenities, these communities faced an uphill battle for improved living conditions. Local councils struggled financially to clear away neglected properties, perpetuating the cycle of poverty for those residing within them. This photograph stands as a powerful testament to resilience in adversity while shedding light on an important chapter in British history – one where families fought against economic constraints and lived through unimaginable hardships within these slums.
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