Crowd of people on a street corner, Birmingham

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Crowd of people on a street corner, Birmingham

Crowd of people on a street corner, near Sutton Park, Birmingham, outside a building where cycles can be stored for the bargain price of two pennies (2d).
circa 1910s

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Media ID 23049384

© Mary Evans / Pharcide

Bicycles Birmingham Busy Canopy Corner Cycles Mock Pennies Pram Stored Sutton Terrace Terraced Tudor Twopence

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the bustling energy of a crowded street corner in Birmingham during the 1910s. The scene unfolds before a mock Tudor building with a canopy extending over the pavement, sheltering shoppers from the elements. The terraced shops, adorned with colorful signs and displays, line the street, each vying for the attention of passersby. At the heart of the bustling crowd, a bicycle shop stands out, offering the bargain price of two pennies (2d) for cycle storage. The affordability of this service is evident in the large number of bicycles stacked up against the building's wall, a testament to the popularity of cycling as a mode of transportation during this era. The photograph is filled with intriguing details, such as the pram parked near the bicycles, suggesting that families were also making use of the storage facility. The pavement is filled with people, some engrossed in conversation, others hurrying along, adding to the sense of movement and activity. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the streets of Birmingham were filled with the sounds, sights, and smells of a thriving urban community. It is a reminder of the simple pleasures and affordability that once defined everyday life, making it an invaluable historical record.

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