Greetings Card : Social / Liverpool Slum
Cards from Mary Evans Picture Library
Social / Liverpool Slum
A family in a slum house in Liverpool Date: 1960
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Media ID 7140555
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10121987
1960 Blankets Bottle Liverpool Milk Sleeping Slum Slums Squalid
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Introducing the poignant and powerful selection from Media Storehouse's Greetings Cards range, featuring the evocative image "Social / Liverpool Slum" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This thought-provoking card showcases a poignant moment in time, capturing a family's everyday life in a Liverpool slum house in 1960. With its rich historical context, this card offers a unique and meaningful way to express your thoughts and feelings. Perfect for those seeking to send a card that resonates with depth and emotion, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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 poignant photograph captures the stark reality of life in a Liverpool slum during the 1960s. The image shows a small, cramped house, its peeling walls and broken windows a testament to the years of neglect and poverty. Inside, a family of six huddles together on a thin mattress, blankets piled high to keep out the cold. The father, dressed in work clothes, holds a baby in his arms, while his wife looks on, her expression a mixture of exhaustion and concern. In the foreground, a young child reaches out for a bottle of milk, a precious source of nourishment in a world where poverty and hardship were all too common. The scene is a stark reminder of the living conditions endured by many families in Liverpool and other urban areas of Britain during the 20th century. Slums, like the one depicted in this photograph, were overcrowded, unsanitary, and often lacked even the most basic amenities. Despite the best efforts of social welfare programs and charities, the cycle of poverty and deprivation seemed inescapable for many. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by families living in poverty during the 20th century. It also highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of poverty and ensuring that everyone has access to basic necessities like adequate housing, food, and healthcare. Today, while many of the most egregious examples of slum living have been eradicated, poverty and inequality continue to be major challenges in many parts of the world. This photograph serves as a reminder of the progress that has been made, but also of the work that still needs to be done to ensure that everyone has a safe, healthy, and dignified place to call home.
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