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Framed Print : White Conduit Street, Islington FF003132
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White Conduit Street, Islington FF003132
WHITE CONDUIT STREET, Islington, London. A line of children hold hands as they walk along the middle of White Conduit Street towards the junction with Chapel Market in Islington. Much of the street was demolished in the late 20th century to make way for Tolpuddle Street and a car park. Photographed by John Gay c.1950 s-1960 s
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Media ID 3463459
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30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step into the past with our exquisite Framed Print of White Conduit Street, Islington (FF003132) by John Gay from Historic England. This captivating image transports you to a charming moment in time as a line of children, hand in hand, stroll along the historic White Conduit Street towards Chapel Market. Add a touch of London's rich history to your home or office décor with this beautifully framed, high-quality print.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.6cm x 59.9cm (22.3" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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White Conduit Street, Islington: A Snapshot of Childhood and Urban Life in Post-War London This evocative photograph captures a moment in time, as a line of children, dressed in coats and scarves against the chill of a London winter, hold hands and walk along the middle of White Conduit Street towards the junction with Chapel Market in Islington. The scene is one of simple joy and camaraderie, as the children navigate the cobblestone street, oblivious to the hustle and bustle of the city around them. White Conduit Street, located in the heart of Islington, was once a vibrant and bustling part of London's urban fabric. The photograph, taken by renowned photographer John Gay between the 1950s and 1960s, offers a glimpse into a time before much of the street was demolished to make way for Tolpuddle Street and a car park. The image invites us to reflect on the changing landscape of London and the people who once called this area home. The children in the photograph, with their rosy cheeks and bright expressions, embody the innocence and resilience of childhood. Their presence on the street, in the midst of the urban environment, serves as a reminder that even in the midst of change and development, there are constants that endure. This photograph is a testament to the power of a single moment to transport us back in time and connect us to the human experiences that shape our cities.
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