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LONDON SLUM, c1890. A slum in London, south of the River Thames. Photograph, c1890
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LONDON SLUM, c1890. A slum in London, south of the River Thames. Photograph, c1890
LONDON SLUM, c1890.
A slum in London, south of the River Thames. Photograph, c1890
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Child Domestic Laundry London Poverty Slum Street Scene Victorian
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This evocative photograph, captured around 1890, offers a poignant glimpse into the grim reality of life in a London slum, situated south of the River Thames. The image transports us back in time to the turn of the century, revealing the stark contrast between the opulence of the Victorian era and the grinding poverty that existed in its shadows. The scene is dominated by the cramped and dilapidated buildings, their peeling walls and broken windows bearing testament to the neglect and hardship endured by their inhabitants. The narrow, muddy streets are filled with the detritus of daily life – piles of rubbish, discarded furniture, and the remnants of burnt-out fires. Amidst the squalor, two children can be seen playing, their innocent faces a stark reminder of the innocence that can exist even in the most inhospitable of environments. A young girl, dressed in tattered clothes, balances a laundry basket on her head as she makes her way through the mire, while a boy, clad only in a shirt and trousers, looks on with curiosity. Despite the grim surroundings, there are signs of life and community – a woman hangs laundry out to dry from a makeshift line strung between two buildings, while others can be seen going about their daily tasks. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the harsh living conditions that existed in the heart of one of the world's great cities, and the resilience and determination of those who endured them.
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