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Market Court, London, 1868 (b / w photo)
1812904 Market Court, London, 1868 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Kensington, Metropolitan Borough of; Kensington and Chelsea, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23102934
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
Alley Atmospheric Dickensian Dilapidated Impoverished Kensington Londoners Neighbourhood Ragged Rundown Rustic Working Class Yard Daily Life Scene Londoner Market Court
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Market Court, London, 1868 - A Glimpse into the Dickensian Era
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. This photograph takes us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London in 1868. Captured by an English photographer from the 19th century, this image showcases Market Court, a dilapidated alley located in Kensington, Metropolitan Borough of London. The scene is filled with atmospheric details that transport us to a time when poverty was rife and daily life for many Londoners was a struggle. The ragged facade of the buildings and the impoverished individuals seated outside their homes paint a vivid picture of hardship and destitution. Despite its rundown appearance, there is a sense of community within Market Court. Rustic architecture frames this tight-knit neighborhood where working-class families resided. This snapshot perfectly encapsulates the stark contrast between wealthier areas such as Kensington and Chelsea nearby. With its timeless charm and historical significance, this photograph evokes images straight out of Charles Dickens' novels. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far society has come since those challenging times. Preserved by Bridgeman Images and now part of the collection at eLondon Metropolitan Archives, this remarkable print offers us an invaluable glimpse into London's past – an era defined by resilience amidst adversity.
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