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Antique Framed Print : Row of derelict houses, Hackney, London, August 1937
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Row of derelict houses, Hackney, London, August 1937
Row of derelict houses 21-37 Acton Street, Hackney, London, August 1937. Street of abandoned houses with broken and boarded-up windows. On the right is a shop, with men digging-up the road on the left
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Media ID 15182148
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Abandoned Council Derelict Greater London Council Hackney London County Council Neglect Neglected Shop Front Shop Window Acton Street
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.3cm (9.6" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Capturing the Desolation - A Glimpse into Hackney's Past, August 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This poignant photograph transports us back to a forgotten era in Hackney, London. The image showcases a row of derelict houses on Acton Street, frozen in time during the summer of 1937. These abandoned buildings stand as silent witnesses to an era marked by neglect and poverty. The dilapidated structures with broken and boarded-up windows evoke a sense of desolation that once plagued this neighborhood. On the right side of the frame, we catch sight of a shop front, its existence contrasting starkly against the surrounding decay. Meanwhile, on the left side, men can be seen diligently digging up the road - perhaps symbolizing efforts towards urban renewal amidst adversity. This snapshot offers valuable insight into social conditions prevalent during this period. It reminds us of the challenges faced by communities under councils such as Greater London Council (GLC) and London County Council (LCC). The monochrome composition further emphasizes these struggles while highlighting architectural details that would otherwise go unnoticed. Preserved within Guildhall Library and Art Gallery's archives, this photograph serves as an important historical artifact documenting Hackney's past. It prompts reflection on how far we have come since then while also urging us to remember those who endured hardship in these very streets.
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