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Bethnal Green - slum houses
Slum houses in Crosland Street, Bethnal Green, London. Date: circa 1914
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Media ID 23043126
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Bethnal Doorstep Fence Fencing Lamp Picket Sash Slum Terrace Terraced Windows Crosland
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Bethnal Green Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the essence of London's history, showcasing the slum houses of Crosland Street in Bethnal Green circa 1914. With intricate details and a rich, authentic tone, this print transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the city's past. Perfect for adding character to any room, this fine art print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the beauty in the details of urban life.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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