Flat dwellers look down on a huddle of crumbling outhouses in Hillfields, Coventry

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Flat dwellers look down on a huddle of crumbling outhouses in Hillfields, Coventry

Flat dwellers look down on a huddle of crumbling outhouses in Hillfields, Coventry.
11th February 1970

Dennis Morgan
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England

Media ID 21610661

© Mirrorpix

Building Demolition Hillfields Poverty Redevelopment Run Down Slums Social Housing Squalor Tower Blocks

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This print by Dennis Morgan takes us back to Hillfields, Coventry on the 11th of February 1970. The image showcases a stark contrast between two worlds - the towering flat dwellers looking down upon a huddle of crumbling outhouses below. It is a poignant representation of poverty, demolition, and the urgent need for redevelopment during that era. The dilapidated state of these outhouses tells a story of neglect and squalor that plagued many areas in Coventry at the time. The architecture stands as a reminder of an era when social housing was insufficiently maintained, leaving families to endure substandard living conditions. In this photograph, we witness not only physical decay but also symbolic disparity. Tower blocks loom above like monoliths while those dwelling in their shadows struggle amidst run-down surroundings. It serves as a powerful commentary on social inequality and the pressing need for change. Dennis Morgan's lens captures both despair and hope in this single frame. While it exposes the harsh reality faced by residents in Hillfields during the 1970s, it also highlights their resilience and determination for better living standards. This print from Memory Lane Prints transports us back to an important moment in history when communities fought against poverty-stricken slums through redevelopment efforts. It serves as a reminder that progress can be achieved even amidst adversity if we strive for equality and improved housing conditions for all.

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