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Duddeston tower blocks, Birminghams first multi-storey flats seen beyond
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Duddeston tower blocks, Birminghams first multi-storey flats seen beyond
Duddeston tower blocks, Birminghams first multi-storey flats seen beyond the childrens play area in Duddeston Manor Road.
1st September, 1968
Birmingham Post & Mail
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21616457
© Mirrorpix
Council Homes Flats Playground Puddle Rubble Social Housing Tower Blocks 1968
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This print from Memory Lane Prints takes us back to the 1960s, specifically September 1st, 1968. The image showcases the Duddeston tower blocks, which were Birmingham's first multi-storey flats. Standing tall and proud in the background, these council homes symbolize a significant milestone in social housing development. In the foreground of the photograph lies a children's play area on Duddeston Manor Road. Despite its simplicity, this humble playground holds immense importance as it served as a gathering place for local youngsters during that era. A cloudy sky adds an air of nostalgia to the scene, reminding us of simpler times when children found joy in simple pleasures like playing outside. The composition also captures a small puddle reflecting both the tower blocks and remnants of rubble nearby. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder of progress amidst adversity - while construction was underway to improve living conditions through high-rise buildings, traces of past demolitions lingered nearby. Overall, this print encapsulates an important moment in Birmingham's history - one that marked advancements in social housing provision and urban development. It is not just an image frozen in time but rather a testament to resilience and progress within communities striving for better living standards.
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