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Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London
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Size: 4500 x 3645 (15.1MB)
Date: 27th March 2014
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Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London
Dudley Street, Seven Dials : From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London: A Pilgrimage London 1872. Unkempt, dirty children play in the street while cab tries to drive through without crushing them. Wood engraving
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Media ID 9763851
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1872 Blanchard Children Crushing Dirty Dore Drive Dudley Gustave Housing Pilgrimage Play Poverty Street Wood Dials Jerrold Overpopulation Slum Unkempt
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Dudley Street, Seven Dials: From Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold London" takes us back to the bustling streets of 1872 London. The image captures a poignant scene of poverty and overpopulation in Britain's slums. In this wood engraving, we witness the harsh reality faced by the residents of Dudley Street. Unkempt and dirty children fill the narrow street, their playful innocence contrasting with their impoverished surroundings. As they engage in games oblivious to their dire circumstances, a cab attempts to navigate its way through without causing harm. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every line etched into the wood conveys a sense of desperation and struggle that permeated these overcrowded neighborhoods. The dilapidated housing serves as a backdrop for this snapshot of life during an era marked by stark social inequality. "Dudley Street, Seven Dials" transports us back in time, offering us a glimpse into the lives of those who lived on society's fringes. It reminds us that even amidst hardship and destitution, resilience can be found within communities facing adversity. As we reflect upon this powerful image from Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold's renowned book "London: A Pilgrimage" let it serve as a reminder that societal progress must always strive towards eradicating such conditions for future generations.
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