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Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this
Grange Precinct, Birkenhead, bustling with shoppers - but if Lairds close even this symbol of wider prosperity in Wirral will feel the pinch. 27th July 1984
Staff
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Birkenhead
Merseyside
England
Media ID 21816842
© Mirrorpix
Birkenhead Mall Precinct Rumbelows Shops And Shopping Wirral 1984 Sayers
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25cm (15.6" x 9.8")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the vibrant energy of Grange Precinct in Birkenhead during the 1980s. The bustling scene is filled with shoppers, eagerly exploring the various shops and boutiques that line the mall. However, beneath this surface of prosperity lies a sense of uncertainty. The mention of Lairds, a prominent shipbuilding company in Wirral, hints at potential economic challenges looming over the area. If even this symbol of wider prosperity were to close down, it would undoubtedly have a significant impact on Grange Precinct and its surrounding community. The image transports us back to July 27th, 1984 - a time when shopping malls like Grange Precinct served as social hubs for locals and visitors alike. Rumbelows and Sayers are among the recognizable shop names captured within this frame, evoking nostalgia for those who frequented these establishments during their heyday. As we gaze upon this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, we can't help but reflect on how much has changed since then. This photograph serves as a reminder of an era when brick-and-mortar stores thrived amidst bustling crowds - an experience that has become increasingly rare in today's digital age. While we may not know what ultimately transpired with Lairds or if Grange Precinct still stands today as it did then, this print immortalizes a moment frozen in time - capturing both the vibrancy and vulnerability inherent in our ever-changing world.
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