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Framed Print of Ex paratrooper Donald Cook, 38 year old aircraft inspector and secretary of the St
Ex paratrooper Donald Cook, 38 year old aircraft inspector and secretary of the St. Pancras United Tenants Association, talks to his 36 year old wife Edith through a barricade of barbed wire and two upturned old pianos at their top floor flat at Kennistoun House, a block of St. Pancras Council flats in Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London. An eviction notice served on Mr. Cook expires at midnight and he says he is prepared if necessary for a three year siege. A rocket will be fired as a signal that the bailiffs have arrived Mr. Cook, father of four children, said that he owes about ?56 in rent on his two-bedroomed foat, which originally cost him 28s. a week. There was a 10s. increase in January and another of 12s. 6d. last month. He and other tenants had been told they could expect another next January, and by then the rent would be 56s. He had refused to pay. - Photo taken 28th August 1960.
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Media ID 11261352
London Housing Crisis , Barbed Wire Barricade
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Introducing the inspiring framed print featuring an iconic image of Ex-paratrooper Donald Cook. At 38 years old, Donald balances the roles of aircraft inspector and secretary of the St. Pancras United Tenants Association. Captured in this powerful photograph, Donald engages in a heartfelt conversation with his wife Edith through a barricade of barbed wire. This evocative print, sourced from TopFoto, is a testament to courage, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Bring this moving image into your home or office and let it serve as a constant reminder of the power of determination and love.
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Photo Prints - Add a touch of history to your home decor with our Photographic Prints featuring this iconic image of Ex-paratrooper Donald Cook. Taken by renowned photojournalist General from TopFoto, this powerful image captures a moment of connection between Donald, a 38-year-old aircraft inspector and secretary of the St. Pancras United Tenants Association, and his 36-year-old wife Edith as they communicate through a barricade of barbed wire. With its rich detail and clarity, this print makes a conversation piece and a poignant reminder of the past. Order yours today and bring history into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.4cm x 58.8cm (16.3" x 23.1")
Estimated Product Size is 62cm x 86.6cm (24.4" x 34.1")
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