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Poster Print : One of the open spaces that has appeared in the Hillfields area of Coventry where houses
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One of the open spaces that has appeared in the Hillfields area of Coventry where houses
One of the open spaces that has appeared in the Hillfields area of Coventry where houses have been demolished. The local residents think the area should be landscaped. The ground has been earthed up to prevent unauthorised parking.
31st March 1971
Tony Smith
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
WA*5692381
Media ID 21610649
© Mirrorpix
Building Hillfields Redevelopment Run Down Slums Social Housing Squalor Tower Blocks
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the transformative power of change with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring Tony Smith's evocative image, "One of the Open Spaces." Witness the evolution of Coventry's Hillfields area as houses give way to open space, igniting the hopes and dreams of local residents for a greener, more inviting community. This captivating print from Memory Lane Prints is a poignant reminder of the ever-changing landscape around us and the potential for renewal and growth. Bring a touch of history and inspiration into your home or office with this thought-provoking and beautifully printed poster.
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 59.4cm x 37.4cm (23.4" x 14.7")
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 print captures one of the open spaces that emerged in the Hillfields area of Coventry during the 1970s. The image showcases a scene where houses have been demolished, leaving behind an empty canvas for potential transformation. Local residents passionately advocate for this space to be landscaped, envisioning a revitalized community hub amidst the urban landscape. The photograph reveals how the ground has been carefully earthed up to deter unauthorized parking, symbolizing a temporary measure taken by authorities until a more permanent solution is implemented. It serves as a reminder of both the challenges faced by this neighborhood and its resilience in striving for improvement. The architectural remnants scattered across the vacant land tell tales of past lives lived within these now-vacant homes. This snapshot encapsulates an era marked by redevelopment efforts aimed at eradicating run-down slums and replacing them with modern social housing complexes or top shops. Tony Smith's lens skillfully captures not only physical decay but also hints at societal squalor that plagued Hillfields during this period. Tower blocks loom in the background, serving as stark reminders of contrasting living conditions experienced within close proximity. This evocative print from Memory Lane Prints transports viewers back to March 31st, 1971 when hope mingled with uncertainty in Hillfields' air. It invites contemplation on how communities can rise above adversity through collective determination and thoughtful urban planning strategies.
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