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Housing slums in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow the deralict tenament housing with
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Housing slums in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow the deralict tenament housing with
Housing slums in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow the deralict tenament housing with its windows broken a load of washing is hung out to dry
October 1963
Unknown
mirrorpix
Glasgow
Scotland
WA*2310321
Media ID 21282192
© Mirrorpix
Cleaning Clothes Clothes Line Derelict Domestic Housework Laundry Poverty Slum Squalor Washing 1963 Laundry Day Pegged
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This print takes us back to the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow in October 1963. The image captures the harsh reality of housing slums, showcasing derelict tenement buildings with broken windows. Amidst this desolation, a glimmer of domesticity emerges as a load of washing is hung out to dry on a clothesline. The scene depicts an ordinary laundry day for the women living in these impoverished conditions. With determination and resilience, they carry out their housework amidst squalor and poverty. The pegged clothes sway gently in the wind, symbolizing their unwavering spirit despite their challenging circumstances. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the social inequalities that plagued many urban areas during the 1960s. It offers a glimpse into the lives of those who were marginalized by society, highlighting both their struggles and perseverance. Although taken by an unknown photographer, this image speaks volumes about the human experience within these dilapidated neighborhoods. It invites reflection on issues such as housing inequality and economic disparity that continue to persist today. As we gaze upon this poignant snapshot from history, let it serve as a call to action - urging us to address systemic problems that perpetuate poverty and ensure that no community is left behind or forgotten like those captured in this hauntingly beautiful photograph from Memory Lane Prints.
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