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Poster Print : The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
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The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham
Under the Artisans and Labourers dwellings Improvement Act, 1875, slum areas like the gullet were cleared and improved. Date: 16 December 1876
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Media ID 14113992
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1875 1876 Areas Artisans Birmingham Cleared Dwellings Improved Improvement Labourers Slum Stafford December Gullet
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection: "The Gullet, Stafford Street, Birmingham" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image provides a glimpse into Birmingham's history, showcasing the living conditions of the Artisans and Labourers in the late 1800s. Taken on 16 December 1876, this photograph was captured during the implementation of the Slum Areas Improvement Act of 1875. Witness the transformation of urban landscapes and the passage of time with this evocative piece of historical documentation. Bring the rich history of Birmingham into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints.
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 39.3cm x 59.4cm (15.5" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the before-and-after transformation of The Gullet, a notorious slum area on Stafford Street in Birmingham, England. The photograph on the left, taken on December 16, 1876, shows the cramped and unsanitary living conditions that once prevailed in these densely populated quarters. The narrow, winding alleyway, aptly named 'The Gullet,' was typical of the overcrowded and unsanitary housing conditions that existed in the city's poorest districts. The scene on the right, also taken on December 16, 1876, reveals the remarkable progress made following the implementation of the Artisans and Labourers Dwellings Improvement Act of 1875. The Act, which aimed to improve living conditions for the working class, provided for the clearance and redevelopment of slum areas like The Gullet. This photo shows the newly constructed, well-lit, and spacious housing units that replaced the cramped and unsanitary dwellings. The improvement of The Gullet and other slum areas in Birmingham marked a significant turning point in the city's history. The Act not only led to the eradication of unhealthy living conditions but also contributed to the overall improvement of public health and the quality of life for the working class. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the social and historical significance of this important legislation and the impact it had on the lives of countless people in Birmingham and beyond.
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