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The Graffiti Beater, a new £2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End
The Graffiti Beater, a new £ 2, 000 machine has just gone into action in the West End of Newcastle, Published 24th September 1981.
With the help of youngsters on YOP Schemes, Youth Opportunities Programmes, clad in their space age protective suits, the machine will be cleaning up Graffiti on walls and buildings around the area.
The machine uses a special solvent and high pressure hose
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21783727
© Mirrorpix
Against Anti Attitude Cleaning Glasses Goggles Graffiti Protective Protective Clothing Wearing 1981 Attitudes Positive
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The Graffiti Beater - A Symbol of Youth Empowerment and Urban Renewal in 1980s Newcastle
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. In this print from September 24th, 1981, we witness the birth of a new era in combating urban blight. The Graffiti Beater, an innovative machine worth £2,000, has just been unleashed upon the West End of Newcastle. But it's not alone in its mission to clean up the city's walls and buildings; it is accompanied by a group of enthusiastic youngsters participating in the Youth Opportunities Programmes (YOP). Clad in their futuristic protective suits that resemble something out of a space-age movie, these young individuals embody an attitude of determination and positivity as they join forces with cutting-edge technology to tackle graffiti head-on. Equipped with goggles and glasses for added protection, they fearlessly wield high-pressure hoses loaded with a special solvent designed to erase even the most stubborn markings. This powerful image captures more than just a cleaning operation; it symbolizes hope for change and rejuvenation within communities plagued by vandalism. As part of Keep Britain Tidy campaign's efforts against graffiti during this pivotal period in history, the Graffiti Beater becomes an emblematic force driving social transformation. Let us remember this photograph as a testament to youth empowerment and collective action towards creating cleaner spaces for all. It serves as a reminder that positive attitudes combined with innovative solutions can truly make a difference – not only in eradicating graffiti but also inspiring future generations
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