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Bethnal Green - slum houses
Slum houses in Crosland Street, Bethnal Green, London. Date: circa 1914
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Bethnal Doorstep Fence Fencing Lamp Picket Sash Slum Terrace Terraced Windows Crosland
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of living conditions in the slums of Bethnal Green, London, during the early 20th century. Taken circa 1914, the image depicts a narrow, cobblestone street in Crosland Street, lined with dilapidated terraced houses. The houses, with their peeling paint, broken windows, and makeshift repairs, exude a sense of despair and hardship. At the front of one house, a family can be seen huddled together on the doorstep, their belongings spilling out onto the pavement. A young child sits on the steps, while an older woman holds a baby in her arms. The family's possessions, including a wooden cart and a picket fence, are all that separate them from the street. The houses, with their sash windows and dimly lit interiors, offer little respite from the harsh exterior. A solitary gas lamp casts a feeble glow onto the scene, doing little to dispel the shadows that cling to the narrow alleyways and cramped living spaces. The terraced houses, with their row upon row of identical facades, seem to stretch on endlessly, a monotonous testament to the cramped and overcrowded living conditions that were all too common in the slums of Bethnal Green during this period. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the past, a reminder of the social scenes that shaped the lives of so many during the early 20th century. It is a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by those who lived in these slum houses, and the resilience and determination required to survive in such difficult circumstances.
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