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Lying close to their picket tent, youngsters keep a lonely vigil outside Kennistoun House
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Lying close to their picket tent, youngsters keep a lonely vigil outside Kennistoun House
Lying close to their picket tent, youngsters keep a lonely vigil outside Kennistoun House, a block of St. Pancras Council flats in Leighton Road, Kentish Town, London. Tenants of many St. Pancras flats in the area have received eviction notices, which they declare they will fight. Barricades composed of barbed wire and pianos have been brought into use for a determined stand against the authorities. - 29th August 1960.
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In this powerful photo print, we see a group of determined youngsters lying close to their picket tent outside Kennistoun House in Kentish Town, London. These brave individuals are keeping a lonely vigil as tenants of St. Pancras Council flats in the area face eviction notices. Their strong sense of community and solidarity is evident as they unite with fellow tenants to fight against these unjust actions. The image captures the dire living conditions and uncertain future that many residents on the housing estate are experiencing. Barricades made from barbed wire and pianos symbolize their resolute determination to stand up against the authorities who seek to displace them. These young boys embody the spirit of protest and demonstrate a strong feeling of resistance against an unfair system. They represent like-minded individuals who refuse to accept eviction without putting up a fight. As they lie near their picket tent, surrounded by guy ropes and under the watchful eye of others, these teenagers show unwavering commitment to protecting their homes and way of life. This photo serves as a reminder that housing is not just about property or shelter; it is about quality of life, everyday existence, and the bonds formed within a neighborhood. Through this image captured on August 29th, 1960, we witness both the harsh reality faced by those threatened with eviction and the resilience displayed by these courageous youngsters standing up for what they believe in.
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