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The landlord shall not pass Stepney tenants barricade Mansions against eviction
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The landlord shall not pass Stepney tenants barricade Mansions against eviction
The landlord shall not pass
Stepney tenants barricade Mansions against eviction.
With boxes and lumber piled on the staircase and a defiant notice stating the landlord shall not pass chopped on the wall, to families in Paragon Mansions, Hayfield passange, Stepney Green, who expected to be ejected from there tenements have barricaded themselves in. A Tenants Association has been formed and a member of one of the family said they intended to keep the bailiffs out until fresh accommodation was arranged.
Children returning from school had to be hauled to the flats by ropes. Police have been sent to the scene.
Photo shows, barricading the entrance to Paragon Mansions, Stepney Green.
10 June 1937
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Media ID 11262333
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Living Conditions Poor Poverty Press Press Photography Planet News Slums
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This powerful print captures a moment of resistance and determination in the face of eviction. In Paragon Mansions, Hayfield Passage, Stepney Green, families who were expecting to be forcibly removed from their tenements have taken matters into their own hands. With boxes and lumber piled high on the staircase, they have created a barricade against the landlord's intrusion. A defiant notice boldly proclaims "The landlord shall not pass" chopped onto the wall as a symbol of their unwavering resolve. In response to this dire situation, a Tenants Association has been formed to fight for their rights. One member of these courageous families expressed their intention to keep bailiffs out until alternative accommodation was arranged for them. The living conditions in this poverty-stricken area are evident as children returning from school are forced to be hauled up by ropes. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by those living in slums during this tumultuous time between wars. It showcases both the resilience and desperation that characterized many impoverished communities across Europe at that time. As police arrive at the scene, tensions rise even higher. This image encapsulates an important historical moment where ordinary people stood together against injustice and fought for better lives amidst challenging circumstances.
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