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Canvas Print : Poor street in Londons East End
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Poor street in Londons East End
A poor street, location unknown, in the East End of London. Local residents, mostly children, look suspiciously towards the camera. Washing is hanging up to dry in each back yard
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Media ID 4470717
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Back Yard Hanging Poor Poverty Residents Slum Slums Washin G Workhouse Workhouses Yard 1907
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the history and charm of London's East End into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, "Poor street in London's East End" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time when local life unfolded on the streets. With children looking curiously towards the camera and washing hanging out to dry in each backyard, this print invites you to step back in time. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant colors, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Order yours today and let the story of London's East End come alive in your space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of poverty in the East End of London during the early 1900s. The image, taken in an unnamed street in the impoverished area, depicts local residents, mostly children, looking towards the camera with a mixture of suspicion and wariness. The narrow, cramped back yards are filled with washing hanging out to dry, a common sight in the overcrowded slums of the time. The scene is reminiscent of the infamous Edwardian-era slums, where living conditions were often substandard, and the working class struggled to make ends meet. The presence of a workhouse in the background serves as a grim reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who fell on hard times. The photograph provides a glimpse into the social history of the East End, a time when poverty and inequality were rampant. The back yards, each with their own washing line, represent the only private space for the residents, a small semblance of normalcy in their otherwise chaotic lives. Despite the challenging circumstances, the children in the photograph exhibit a sense of resilience and determination, their eyes reflecting the harsh realities of their environment. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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