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Framed 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
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Miners Cottages at Blantyre, Lanarkshire" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a row of decaying miners' cottages in the heart of Blantyre, a historic mining district east of Glasgow. The photograph, taken circa 1936, offers a poignant glimpse into the past as a few residents go about their daily routines at their doorways, while children and dogs play at the steps below. Add this beautifully preserved piece of history to your home, and let it tell a story of resilience and community with every glance.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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 39.6cm x 26.7cm (15.6" x 10.5")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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