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Barbed wire is allowed to be used as a form of security on Far Gosford Street
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Barbed wire is allowed to be used as a form of security on Far Gosford Street
Barbed wire is allowed to be used as a form of security on Far Gosford Street. Coventry, West Midlands, 2nd August 1996
Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
CET 96 4552
Media ID 21728686
© Mirrorpix
Alley Barbed Wire Coventry Security West Midlands
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This print takes us back to the gritty streets of Far Gosford Street in Coventry, West Midlands, during the summer of 1996. The image captures a stark reality that was prevalent in urban areas at the time - barbed wire being used as a form of security. In this particular scene, we find ourselves standing within an alleyway adorned with layers of menacing barbed wire. Its sharp edges glisten under the sunlight, serving as a visual reminder that safety measures were necessary even on seemingly ordinary streets like Far Gosford. The photograph encapsulates the essence of street life in Coventry during the 1990s - raw and unfiltered. It offers a glimpse into an era where communities grappled with rising crime rates and sought ways to protect themselves from potential threats. Far Gosford Street becomes more than just another road; it transforms into a symbol representing resilience and determination amidst adversity. The presence of barbed wire signifies both caution and defiance - a testament to how people refused to let fear dictate their lives. As we observe this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded that security is not always found behind polished gates or high-tech systems but can emerge from humble materials like barbed wire when necessity calls for it. This print serves as an intriguing piece of history, capturing an important aspect of daily life in Coventry's past while inviting contemplation about our own notions of security today.
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