Photographic Print : Poor street in Londons East End
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Poor street in Londons East End
A poor street, location unknown, in the East End of London. Local residents, mostly children, look suspiciously towards the camera. Washing is hanging up to dry in each back yard
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Media ID 4470717
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10424849
Back Yard Hanging Poor Poverty Residents Slum Slums Washin G Workhouse Workhouses Yard 1907
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the heart of London's East End in days gone by. Witness the daily life of local residents as they go about their business in a poor, unknown street. The children's curious glances towards the camera add an intriguing layer to this snapshot of history. Hang this print in your home or office as a conversation starter and a reminder of the rich stories that lie within our cities.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.9cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of poverty in the East End of London during the early 1900s. The image, taken in an unnamed street in the impoverished area, depicts local residents, mostly children, looking towards the camera with a mixture of suspicion and wariness. The narrow, cramped back yards are filled with washing hanging out to dry, a common sight in the overcrowded slums of the time. The scene is reminiscent of the infamous Edwardian-era slums, where living conditions were often substandard, and the working class struggled to make ends meet. The presence of a workhouse in the background serves as a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who fell on hard times. The photograph provides a glimpse into the social history of the East End, a time when poverty and inequality were rampant. The back yards, each with their own washing line, represent the only private space for the residents, a small semblance of normalcy in their otherwise chaotic lives. Despite the challenging circumstances, the children in the photograph exhibit a sense of resilience and determination, their eyes reflecting the harsh realities of their environment. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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