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Sunday morning at the East End (colour litho)
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Sunday morning at the East End (colour litho)
3095696 Sunday morning at the East End (colour litho) by Concanen, Alfred (1835-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunday morning at the East End. Illustration for The Wilds Of London by James Greenwood (Chatto and Windus, 1876).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23116304
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Class East End East Enders Holiday Low Life Markets Morning Outing Shouting Stalls Sunday Underbelly Windows
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Sunday Morning at the East End - A Glimpse into 19th Century London Life
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. This photo print, titled "Sunday morning at the East End" offers a vivid snapshot of bustling activity in 19th century London. The image, a colour lithograph by Alfred Concanen, captures the essence of a vibrant and eventful Sunday morning in the heart of the city's East End. The scene depicts a lively street market teeming with people from all walks of life. Working-class individuals, off duty for the day, engage in animated conversations while perusing stalls filled with an array of goods. Children can be seen darting through crowds as they enjoy their day out. However, this seemingly idyllic setting also reveals glimpses of conflict and confrontation. Shouting matches erupt between some market-goers as tensions rise amidst the crowded streets. In these moments, social class divisions become apparent as different worlds collide. Concanen's artwork was originally commissioned to illustrate James Greenwood's book "The Wilds Of London" (1876), providing readers with an authentic visual representation of life in this vibrant part of town. As we gaze upon this historical photograph today, we are transported back to a time when Sundays were cherished holidays for hardworking individuals seeking respite from their daily routines. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst joyous outings and communal gatherings, clashes and struggles were never far away - encapsulating both the charm and challenges faced by those who called London's
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