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Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling
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Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling
Slum housing in Salford. Seven year old Carol Moore. Paper peels from the ceiling and the woodwork is rotten. Her home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap. The paper hangs from the ceiling in damp, foot land stalactites. 3rd April 1960
Cyril Maitland
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Salford
England
DM M2758
Media ID 21861111
© Mirrorpix
1960 Girl Greater Manchester House Lancashire Mother Poor Poverty Salford Slum Slums
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Capturing the harsh reality of slum housing in Salford, this poignant print showcases seven-year-old Carol Moore amidst her crumbling home. The paper peels from the ceiling, revealing a scene of decay and neglect. The woodwork is rotten, reflecting the dire conditions that Carol and her family endure daily. With just two rooms up and two rooms down, their living space is cramped and lacking basic amenities. In this snapshot frozen in time on 3rd April 1960, we witness the stark absence of modern comforts. There is no bath or hot water; instead, a single tap serves as their only source for essential needs. Dampness pervades every corner of their dwelling, causing foot-long stalactites to form from the hanging paper above. This image speaks volumes about poverty-stricken neighborhoods like Salford during the mid-20th century. Cyril Maitland's lens captures not only dilapidated architecture but also an innocent child caught in circumstances beyond her control. Through his lens, we are reminded of the pressing need for improved housing conditions and social support systems. As we reflect upon this photograph today, let us acknowledge how far society has come in addressing such inequalities while recognizing that there is still work to be done.
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