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While property all around them is being demolished three spinster sisters
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While property all around them is being demolished three spinster sisters
While property all around them is being demolished three spinster sisters, the Misses Coleman, refuse to leave their home in the High Street East area of Sunderland. The sisters have ignored the attempts made by the Corporation to persuade them to leave their home so that the demolition scheme may proceed. 4th April 1934
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
England
Media ID 21831158
© Mirrorpix
1934 Animal Demolition House Pram Rubble Terrace Terraced
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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures a remarkable moment in history. In the midst of widespread demolition, three resilient spinster sisters, known as the Misses Coleman, stand defiantly in front of their home on High Street East in Sunderland. It is April 4th, 1934, and while surrounding properties crumble under the force of progress, these sisters refuse to abandon their cherished residence. Despite relentless efforts by the Corporation to persuade them otherwise, the Misses Coleman remain steadfast in their determination to stay put. Their unwavering loyalty to their humble abode becomes an inspiring symbol of resilience and defiance against change. The image showcases not only the tenacity of these extraordinary women but also offers a glimpse into life during this tumultuous era. The backdrop reveals a street scene filled with rubble and debris from demolished buildings. A dog stands faithfully beside its owners as they face an uncertain future together. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness both strength and vulnerability intertwined within one frame. The presence of a pram nearby hints at past generations that have come before these sisters – generations that have witnessed countless changes throughout Sunderland's history. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder that amidst chaos and destruction, there are those who choose to hold onto what they cherish most dearly: home.
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