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Row of shops with advertising hoardings, Balls Pond Road, Hackney, London, September 1913
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Row of shops with advertising hoardings, Balls Pond Road, Hackney, London, September 1913
Row of shops with advertising hoardings, 2-12 Balls Pond Road, Hackney, London, September 1913. Deserted cobbled street with shops including an eel and pie house. Hoardings advertise Camp coffee and other products. Some of the shop fronts are boarded up
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Abandoned Advert Advertisement Advertising Hoarding Cobbled Cobblestone Cobblestones Coffee Council Derelict Greater London Council Hackney London County Council Neglect Neglected Shop Front Shop Window
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Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era - A Glimpse into Hackney's Past
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. This photograph, taken in September 1913, transports us back to a deserted cobbled street on Balls Pond Road in Hackney, London. The row of shops with their advertising hoardings tells a story of bustling commerce and everyday life in early 20th century England. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to the variety of businesses that once thrived here. From an eel and pie house enticing passersby with its savory delights to the alluring advertisements for Camp coffee and other products adorning the hoardings, each shop front holds its own unique charm. Yet amidst this scene of urban vibrancy lies evidence of neglect and poverty. Some shop fronts stand boarded up, hinting at economic hardships faced by certain establishments or perhaps reflecting the changing times. This juxtaposition between prosperity and decline adds depth to our understanding of historical context. The monochrome palette further enhances the nostalgic atmosphere, allowing us to appreciate every intricate detail from cobblestones underfoot to architectural nuances along this avenue. It is through images like these that we can connect with our past, appreciating how far society has evolved while cherishing remnants from a different era. Preserved within the archives of Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder that even abandoned streets hold stories waiting to be discovered. Let it transport you back in
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