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Birmingham Bull Ring
The old Bull Ring Centre, a notorious symbol of post World War Two modernism, now demolished. Completed in 1964; Britains first multi-storey fully enclosed shopping centre
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1964 1966 Birmingham Bull Completed Controversial Demolished Enclosed Fully Hideous Modernism Multi Notorious Ring Shopping Storey Symbol Woolworth Eye Sore
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Birmingham Bull Ring Poster Print from Media Storehouse, a captivating addition to your home or office decor. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to the iconic Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham. Completed in 1964, this notorious symbol of post-World War Two modernism was the UK's first multi-storey, fully enclosed shopping centre. Relive the history and charm of this architectural marvel with our high-quality poster print. Experience the perfect blend of mid-century design and British heritage in your space. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.4cm x 42cm (21.4" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 imposing presence of the old Bull Ring Centre in Birmingham, England, a notorious symbol of post-World War Two modernism that once stood as the United Kingdom's first multi-storey, fully enclosed shopping centre. Completed in 1964, the Bull Ring Centre was a groundbreaking architectural achievement of its time, representing the optimistic spirit of the 1960s and the belief in the power of bricks and steel to rebuild and modernize after the devastation of war. However, the Centre's controversial design, characterized by its stark concrete and brutalist aesthetics, was also a source of controversy and derision. Critics labeled it an "eyesore," while others saw it as a bold and innovative expression of the era's architectural vision. Regardless of opinion, the Bull Ring Centre was a defining feature of Birmingham's urban landscape for over five decades. The Centre's most famous tenant was Woolworths, a beloved department store that closed its doors in 2008, marking the beginning of the Centre's decline. By 2013, the Bull Ring Centre had been demolished, making way for a new, more modern shopping complex. Today, this photograph serves as a reminder of a bygone era, a time when the future seemed limitless, and the possibilities of modern architecture were endless. The Bull Ring Centre's legacy continues to be debated among historians, architects, and urban planners, with some hailing it as a pioneering achievement in British post-war architecture, while others see it as a symbol of the failed promises of modernism. Regardless of one's perspective, this photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a historical landmark that once stood proudly in the heart of Birmingham.
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