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Fine Art Print : Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this
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Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this
Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this symbol of wider prosperity in Wirral will feel the pinch. 27th July 1984
Staff
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Birkenhead
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21816842
© Mirrorpix
Birkenhead Mall Precinct Rumbelows Shops And Shopping Wirral 1984 Sayers
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the vibrant scene of Grange Precinct, Birkenhead in July 1984. Witness the hustle and bustle of shoppers going about their day, but be reminded of the potential impact of closure, as depicted in this poignant image from Staff at Memory Lane Prints. Bring a piece of Wirral's history into your home and relive the memories of a bygone era.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.5cm (23.4" x 14.8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the vibrant energy of Grange Precinct in Birkenhead during the 1980s. The bustling scene is filled with shoppers, eagerly exploring the various shops and boutiques that line the mall. However, beneath this surface of prosperity lies a sense of uncertainty. The mention of Lairds, a prominent shipbuilding company in Wirral, hints at potential economic challenges looming over the area. If even this symbol of wider prosperity were to close down, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on Grange Precinct and its surrounding community. The image transports us back to July 27th, 1984 - a time when shopping malls like Grange Precinct served as social hubs for locals and visitors alike. Rumbelows and Sayers are among the recognizable shop names captured within this frame, evoking nostalgia for those who frequented these establishments during their heyday. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we can't help but reflect on how much has changed since then. This photograph serves as a reminder of an era when brick-and-mortar stores thrived amidst bustling crowds - an experience that has become increasingly rare in today's digital age. While we may not know what ultimately transpired with Lairds or if Grange Precinct still stands today as it did then, this print immortalizes a moment frozen in time - capturing both the vibrancy and vulnerability inherent in our ever-changing world.
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