A London dust-yard
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A London dust-yard
A pig rummages in a London dust-yard, while a man digs through the rubbish and women sieve the dust hoping to find things of value
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1873 Deprivation Digging Digs Dirt Dirty Dust Environment Filth Filthy Pigs Poor Poverty Rubbish Sieve Sieving Sifting Squalor Yard
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the harsh realities of poverty and urban living in Victorian-era Britain, as depicted in a photograph taken in a London dust-yard in 1873. The scene is one of filth and squalor, with a pig rooting through the mound of discarded rubbish, while a man digs diligently, searching for valuable items amongst the debris. Nearby, women use sieves to sift through the dust, hoping to find scraps of food or other items that could be sold or repurposed. The air is thick with the acrid smell of decay, and the ground beneath their feet is covered in a layer of grime and dirt. The image serves as a stark reminder of the dire living conditions faced by many during this period, when poverty and deprivation were rampant in the urban areas of Britain. The use of a pig in the scene adds an additional layer of distress, highlighting the desperate struggle for survival in the face of extreme poverty. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the challenges and hardships faced by the urban population during the 1870s.
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