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Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up
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Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up
Slum housing in Salford. 1 year old boy Peter. Their home has two rooms up and two rooms down. There is no bath or hot water. There is one tap. 3rd April 1960
Cyril Maitland
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Salford
England
DM M2758
Media ID 21861147
© Mirrorpix
1960 Baby Greater Manchester House Lancashire Poor Poverty Salford Slum Slums
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This poignant print captures the harsh reality of slum housing in Salford during the 1960s. In the center of the frame, a one-year-old boy named Peter stands on a worn-out bed, his innocent eyes reflecting both curiosity and resignation. Behind him, their home reveals its grim conditions - two rooms up and two rooms down, devoid of any basic amenities we often take for granted. The photographer Cyril Maitland's lens exposes the stark truth that these families faced daily: no bath or hot water, only relying on a single tap for all their needs. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the poverty-stricken lives endured by many residents in Greater Manchester during this era. Despite his tender age, Peter's expression seems to convey an understanding beyond his years – perhaps already aware of the hardships he will grow up amidst. This photograph encapsulates not just one child's story but also represents countless others who were born into similar circumstances. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it compels us to reflect on how far society has come since then in terms of improving living conditions for all. It serves as a call to action to continue striving towards eradicating poverty and ensuring that every child grows up with access to basic necessities and opportunities for a better future.
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