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Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J
660004 Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo)
by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23477926
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph, titled "Sufferers from the Flood" takes us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London in 1877. The image, captured by renowned photographers J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith for their book "Street Life in London" offers a poignant glimpse into the daily struggles faced by the impoverished residents of this great city. In this scene, we see a group of destitute individuals huddled together against a backdrop of dilapidated buildings. Among them is a tradeswoman, her weathered face reflecting years of hardship as she attempts to eke out a living selling her wares. A young boy stands beside her, perhaps her son or apprentice, his eyes filled with both innocence and weariness. The presence of beggars further emphasizes the dire circumstances these Londoners find themselves in. Dickensian urchins roam the streets alongside them, their tattered clothes serving as evidence of their poverty-stricken existence. Through this evocative photograph, we are transported to an era where commerce coexisted with desperation on every street corner. It serves as a stark reminder that even amidst progress and prosperity, there were those who struggled to survive. As we contemplate this snapshot frozen in time, let us not forget the resilience and strength exhibited by these individuals who persevered through adversity. Their stories may have been forgotten over time but are now immortalized through photography - forever reminding us of our shared humanity across generations.
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