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Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, [London], 1858. There are certain portions of London where the buildings are dilapidated and most of the inhabitants squalid...It should, however, be noticed that many of those men and women, by great exertions from early morning till late at night, contrive to keep from the prison and the work-house; and it is difficult for those who are differently situated to form an idea of the amount of firmness which is required to preserve their limited capital, tempted as they often are by much poverty and privation...The large tank...was erected at a time when water in this dense population was almost as scarce and precious as in the desert, and has proved a great benefit to the neighbourhood. On a recent occasion we made an examination of this district, and found great improvement. In the lodging-houses the sanitary police watch with care and much judgment the condition of the drainage, water supply, number of beds in apartments, and the cleanliness of the rooms...Such dwellings as those drawn will in a very short time cease to exist in the metropolis, and we have therefore made this pictorial record of them in our pages'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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This photograph, taken in 1858, captures the Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, London, a vital source of water for the densely populated and impoverished neighborhood during a time when access to clean water was scarce. The image, created by an unknown photographer, was published in the "Illustrated London News," a weekly newspaper known for its pictorial reports on current events and social issues. The caption accompanying the photograph in the newspaper describes the area around St. Giles's as one of London's most dilapidated and squalid neighborhoods, where many residents struggled to keep from falling into poverty or the workhouse. Despite these challenges, the residents displayed remarkable resilience and determination, working long hours to maintain their meager resources. The large water tank in the photograph was erected during a period when water was as precious in the metropolis as it is in the desert. The tank proved to be a significant benefit to the community, providing much-needed water to its residents. The photograph was taken at a time when the sanitary conditions in the area were under close scrutiny, and the "Illustrated London News" reported that improvements had been made. The newspaper noted that the lodging houses were subject to careful monitoring by the sanitary police, who ensured that the drainage, water supply, number of beds in apartments, and cleanliness of rooms met specific standards. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the living conditions in London during the mid-19th century and the importance of access to clean water and basic sanitation. It also highlights the remarkable strength and resilience of the residents of St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, who managed to survive in such challenging circumstances.
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