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Poster Print : Part of Gallowgate, Newcastle, flattened to make way for the new St. James Station
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Part of Gallowgate, Newcastle, flattened to make way for the new St. James Station
Part of Gallowgate, Newcastle, flattened to make way for the new St. James Station. 22nd June 1976
Staff
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle
England
Media ID 21870863
© Mirrorpix
City Demolition Metro Public Transport Rail Railway Rubble St James Tyne And Wear Metro 1976
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints, featuring a poignant image of Newcastle's Gallowgate area as it was on 22nd June 1976. Witness the historic moment when part of this iconic city landscape was flattened to make way for the new St. James Station. This beautifully preserved photograph, expertly printed by our team at Memory Lane Prints, is a must-have for any Newcastle history enthusiast or local resident. Relive the past and add a unique touch to your home or office decor with this captivating piece of local history.
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 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 a significant moment in the history of Newcastle, as part of Gallowgate is flattened to pave the way for the new St. James Station. Taken on June 22nd, 1976, this image showcases the city's transformation during the 1970s. In this snapshot from the past, we witness a bustling urban scene being dismantled to make room for progress and modernization. The demolition work signifies a shift towards improved public transportation infrastructure with the introduction of Tyne and Wear Metro system. As rubble fills what was once a vibrant street, it serves as a poignant reminder of how cities evolve over time. The photograph also highlights St. James Station's pivotal role in connecting people across Newcastle and beyond. This major railway hub has been an integral part of travel and transport in the region for decades. As we delve into this visual time capsule, we are transported back to an era when change was sweeping through Newcastle's streetscape. It prompts us to reflect on how cities constantly adapt to meet growing demands while preserving their unique heritage. This print from Memory Lane Prints not only preserves a remarkable moment in history but also invites us to appreciate our ever-evolving urban landscapes and recognize that progress often comes at some cost – even if it means flattening parts of our beloved cityscape along the way.
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