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A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes
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A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes
A 22-storey block - shops at ground level, flats above - dominates the scene as work goes ahead on the £ 5million New Strand scheme. 2nd January 1967
Gordon Whiting
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21826869
© Mirrorpix
Bootle Building Site Construction Crane Development Scaffolding Shops 1967
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In this print captured by Gordon Whiting, we are transported back to the vibrant era of the 1960s. The image showcases a bustling building site in Bootle, Liverpool, where an impressive 22-storey block is under construction as part of the £5 million New Strand scheme. The dominating presence of the towering structure instantly grabs our attention. Its ground level is adorned with charming shops that promise to bring life and commerce to this evolving neighborhood. Above them, rows of flats rise high into the sky, hinting at a future filled with modern living spaces for residents. As we delve deeper into the photograph, it becomes evident that progress is in full swing. Scaffolding envelops parts of the building like a protective cocoon while cranes loom overhead, gracefully maneuvering heavy materials from one place to another. The symphony of construction work fills every corner with energy and anticipation. Whiting's lens expertly captures not only the physical aspects but also conveys a sense of ambition and transformation within this snapshot frozen in time. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination; how communities can evolve through urban development projects such as these. This remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints transports us back over five decades ago when dreams were being built brick by brick - an enduring reminder that progress shapes our cities and leaves behind legacies for generations to come.
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