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Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey
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Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey
Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey.
Mr and Mrs A Cole and their eight children have been evicted from their tenement home at Wolesely buildings, Bermondsey, London. Mr Cole is an unemployed labourer and is five weeks behind in the payment of his rent.
The crowd outside the home watching the police enter the building.
8 November 1932
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Media ID 11261778
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This powerful print captures a heart-wrenching moment in history. Titled "Bailiffs evict mother and eight children from tenement home at Bermondsey" it showcases the harsh realities faced by families during the turbulent times between the wars. The image depicts Mr and Mrs A Cole, along with their eight children, being forcefully evicted from their humble abode at Wolesely buildings in Bermondsey, London. The Coles' unfortunate circumstances are evident as Mr Cole is an unemployed labourer who has fallen five weeks behind on his rent payments. As we gaze upon this photograph, our attention is drawn to the crowd gathered outside the building. Their faces reflect a mix of empathy, concern, and perhaps even helplessness as they witness law enforcement entering the premises to carry out this distressing eviction. Captured on 8 November 1932, this monochrome snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of the social inequalities that plagued Europe during this era. It invites us to reflect on how economic hardships affected ordinary families like the Coles and highlights the struggles faced by countless others. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk for posterity's sake, this image stands as a testament to both human resilience and societal challenges. It urges us not only to remember but also to strive towards creating a more equitable future where no family must endure such hardship again.
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