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Fine Art Print : Miners cottages at Blantyre, Lanarkshire
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Miners cottages at Blantyre, Lanarkshire
A row of decaying miners cottages at Blantyre, a mining district to the east of Glasgow. A few residents stand at their doorways and children and dogs are at the steps below. Date: circa 1936
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Blantyre Cottages Doorways Glasgow Miners Mining Residents Stand Decaying
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Miners Cottages at Blantyre, Lanarkshire. This evocative image, taken circa 1936, transports you back in time to a bygone era in Scotland's mining district. The decaying cottages, with their residents going about their daily routines and children and dogs playing at the steps, paint a poignant picture of life in the past. Add this stunning print to your home or office to bring a touch of history and character to your space. Rights Managed through Mary Evans Prints Online.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a row of decaying miners' cottages in the once thriving mining district of Blantyre, located to the east of Glasgow, Scotland. The image, estimated to have been taken around 1936, presents a stark contrast between the simple, weathered houses and the vibrant, albeit modest, life that continues within them. Residents, some clad in traditional Scottish attire, can be seen standing at their doorways, engaged in conversation or simply observing the scene unfolding before them. The steps leading up to the cottages are filled with children playing and dogs barking, adding a sense of liveliness and community to the image. Blantyre, a town deeply rooted in the history of coal mining in Scotland, once provided employment opportunities for thousands of families. However, the passage of time and the decline of the mining industry left many communities, like the one depicted in this photograph, struggling to maintain their once prosperous way of life. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the historical narrative of industrialization and the social changes that came with it. It invites us to reflect on the resilience and adaptability of the people who lived through these transformative times and the enduring spirit of community that continues to thrive in the face of adversity.
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