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Framed Print : The high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 12 March 1965 - the ultra
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The high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 12 March 1965 - the ultra
The high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 12 March 1965 - the ultra modern sculture by Kenneth Ford is in the foreground
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21608566
© Mirrorpix
Cityscapes Depressing Grim High Rise Flats Homes Sculpture Tower Block Uk Social History
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step into the past with this stunning framed print from Memory Lane Prints. Featuring the iconic high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle, captured on film on 12 March 1965. The ultra-modern sculpture by Kenneth Ford in the foreground adds an extra layer of intrigue to this captivating image. Bring a piece of history into your home with this beautiful framed print. Each print is carefully framed in a high-quality frame, ensuring your new addition will look great in any space.
Framed and mounted 17x12 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 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). 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 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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 takes us back to the bustling city of Newcastle on a crisp March day in 1965. Standing tall against the grey sky are the high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate, an emblematic symbol of urban development during that era. The towering structures, with their clean lines and modern design, represent a bold step towards progress and innovation. In the foreground, we see an intriguing contrast between these imposing buildings and a striking sculpture by Kenneth Ford. This ultra-modern artwork adds a touch of artistic flair to the otherwise concrete landscape. Its abstract form invites contemplation, offering a momentary escape from the surrounding urban environment. However, beneath this seemingly progressive facade lies a deeper narrative. The image evokes feelings of melancholy as we ponder upon the social history associated with such housing estates. These tower blocks were intended to provide homes for many families but often became synonymous with deprivation and isolation. As we gaze at this photograph, it serves as a poignant reminder of both architectural ambition and societal challenges faced during that time period. It prompts reflection on how our built environment can shape lives and communities – sometimes uplifting them while other times leaving behind traces of sadness or neglect. NCJ's Memory Lane Prints allow us to explore history through visual storytelling, capturing moments that encapsulate not only physical landscapes but also emotional narratives woven into our collective memory.
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