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1930s Poor housing at Bethnal Green

1930s Poor housing at Bethnal Green


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1930s Poor housing at Bethnal Green

Interior of a cramped one-room dwelling at Bethnal Green. The cramped room contains a double-bed, old pram, and unwashed teacups on a chest of drawers. Date: circa 1936

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Bethnal Chest Cramped Double Drawers Dwelling Pauper Pram Workhouse


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This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of poverty and overcrowding in the 1930s, specifically in the area of Bethnal Green, London. The interior of this one-room dwelling exudes a sense of desperation and hardship. The cramped space is barely large enough to accommodate the essentials of daily life. A double bed, the only piece of furniture in the room, serves as both a place for rest and a makeshift storage area. An old pram, likely abandoned or no longer in use, is shoved into a corner, taking up valuable space. The chest of drawers, cluttered with unwashed teacups and other household items, is the only other piece of furniture in the room. The walls are bare, save for a few peeling patches of wallpaper. The overall atmosphere is one of grim determination, as the occupants of this dwelling make do with the meager resources at their disposal. This poignant image serves as a stark reminder of the living conditions faced by many during this era, highlighting the need for social reform and improved housing policies.

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