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Slum housing, Ellison Street, Liverpool. The yard at the home of Eddie
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Slum housing, Ellison Street, Liverpool. The yard at the home of Eddie
Slum housing, Ellison Street, Liverpool. The yard at the home of Eddie and Ada Jameson is two old doors - an open letter box in one - and a couple of sheets of corrugated tin. They have sent a telegram to Dr Charles Hill, Housing Minister, asking him to visit their " genuine heartbreak home" during his Liverpool tour. 1962
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
DM Q5271
Media ID 21909477
© Mirrorpix
1962 House Poor Poverty Slum Social Housing Yard
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the harsh reality of slum housing in Ellison Street, Liverpool during the 1960s. The focus is on the yard at the home of Eddie and Ada Jameson, revealing a distressing scene that reflects their dire living conditions. Two old doors stand tall, weathered by time and neglect, with one serving as an open letterbox - a symbol of their isolation from society. The meager shelter provided by a couple of sheets of corrugated tin further emphasizes the extent of their poverty-stricken existence. In a desperate plea for help, Eddie and Ada have taken matters into their own hands by sending a telegram to Dr Charles Hill, Housing Minister. They implore him to witness firsthand the genuine heartbreak they endure daily within these walls. This photograph serves as both documentation and indictment; it exposes not only the physical decay but also highlights systemic issues surrounding social housing in this era. It invites viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality and deprivation that were prevalent during this period. Charlie Owens' skillful composition captures not just an image but also evokes empathy towards those trapped in such destitution. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, may it serve as a reminder that everyone deserves safe and dignified living conditions regardless of socioeconomic status or background
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