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Framed Print : Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition
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Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition
Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition. 26th September 1979
Staff
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21861662
© Mirrorpix
1979 Demolition Derelict Empty Flats Rubble Wirral
A2 Premium Frame with A3 Poster
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Oak and Eldon Gardens, Birkenhead. Workmen preparing the flats for demolition" by Memory Lane Prints. Dated September 26th, 1979, this powerful photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past. Witness the history of Birkenhead through the lens of our skilled photographers, as workmen prepare for the demolition of these iconic flats. Add character and intrigue to your living space with this authentic and beautifully framed piece of history.
Premium Paradise Wooden Range A2 Premium Poster Frame (62x45cm) with A3 Poster (42x30cm) and mounted behind a white matt board to make your photo really stand out. FSC Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified for environmental, social, and economic sustainably. High transparency tempered glass window with a smooth finished frame. Great for filling empty walls, decorating blank spaces, or creating eye-catching gallery walls. Frames arrive ready to hang. Sent with secure, protective packaging. Smooth wooden veneer mimics the real wood look and feel with ultra-durable scratch resistance tempered glass.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.4cm x 40.4cm (15.9" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 44.6cm x 62cm (17.6" x 24.4")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the year 1979, capturing a significant moment in Birkenhead's history. The image showcases Oak and Eldon Gardens, once vibrant residential flats that now stand on the brink of demolition. As we delve into this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a group of diligent workmen preparing these soon-to-be-demolished flats for their inevitable fate. The scene is filled with an eerie sense of abandonment and desolation as the derelict buildings loom over the workers. The empty windows serve as silent witnesses to countless memories made within those walls - laughter, tears, and everyday life unfolding behind closed doors. The rubble scattered around hints at the untold stories hidden beneath its surface - fragments of lives uprooted and communities dispersed. This poignant image reminds us of how quickly things can change; what was once home to many now stands as a symbol of progress or perhaps loss. Located in Wirral, this photograph encapsulates not only the physical transformation but also represents a broader societal shift during that era. It serves as a testament to the ever-changing landscape and evolving housing needs faced by communities across Britain during the 20th century. Through this powerful visual narrative captured by Staff at Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back in time to bear witness to both destruction and renewal – reminding us that even amidst change, there is beauty in preserving our collective memory.
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