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Gerard Gardens, a tenement block in Liverpool city centre
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Gerard Gardens, a tenement block in Liverpool city centre
Gerard Gardens, a tenement block in Liverpool city centre. Designed and built in the 1930s by Architect, Sir Lancelot Keay. 11 families of Gerard Gardens celebrate a victory over Liverpool City Council with their leader, John McShane, of the Gerard Community Housing Tenant Participation. A judge kicked out the councils application to throw out the families and flatten the homes, where some of them have lived since before the war. 7th August 1986
Derek Wright
Liverpool Post and Echo Archive
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21681472
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Gerard Gardens - A Triumph of Community Resilience in 1980s Liverpool
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. This print captures a momentous occasion at Gerard Gardens, a remarkable tenement block nestled in the heart of Liverpool city centre. Designed and constructed by the visionary architect Sir Lancelot Keay during the 1930s, this architectural gem has been home to eleven families for generations. In this snapshot from August 7th, 1986, we witness an outpouring of joy and jubilation as these resilient families celebrate their hard-fought victory over Liverpool City Council. Led by their indomitable leader John McShane, representing the Gerard Community Housing Tenant Participation group, they successfully thwarted the council's attempt to demolish their cherished homes. The photograph showcases a united community standing strong against adversity. Children can be seen waving enthusiastically alongside parents and grandparents who have called Gerard Gardens home since before World War II. The sense of communal spirit is palpable as smiles light up every face. This image not only encapsulates the architectural beauty of Gerard Gardens with its art deco flair but also highlights the power of collective action and determination within communities. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in challenging times, unity can triumph over adversity. Derek Wright's evocative lens immortalizes this historic moment when ordinary people achieved something extraordinary – safeguarding their beloved homes amidst changing urban landscapes.
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