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Ossulston Estate: dustmen empty container at the bottom of the rubbish chute
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Ossulston Estate: dustmen empty container at the bottom of the rubbish chute
1787409 Ossulston Estate: dustmen empty container at the bottom of the rubbish chute, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Rubbish container being romved by dustmen from the bottom of a chute in a residential housing estate.
Saint Pancras, Metropolitan Borough of; Camden, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22561592
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a moment in the daily routine of refuse disposal at the Ossulston Estate in 1936. Taken by an anonymous English photographer, this image showcases the hard work of dustmen as they empty a container at the bottom of a rubbish chute. The scene is set within a residential housing estate located in Saint Pancras, Metropolitan Borough of Camden, London. The composition highlights both the physical labor involved in waste management and its significance to society as a public service. The photo offers us a glimpse into an era when refuse collection was carried out manually, without modern machinery or technology. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of waste management practices. Preserved by the London Metropolitan Archives, City of London, this historical snapshot sheds light on an essential aspect of urban life that often goes unnoticed. Through photography's lens, we are invited to appreciate not only the artistry but also the documentation it provides for future generations. Bridgeman Images has made this print available through Fine Art Finder, allowing us to reflect on our society's progress while recognizing those who have played vital roles behind-the-scenes to keep our cities clean and habitable.
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