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Golden Lane - laundry room 1866
Interior of City of London Public baths and washhouse, Golden Lane, showing the public laundry. Date: 1866
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1866 Cleaning Cubicles Household Lane Laundry Washing Washhouse Washhouses
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Public Baths and Washhouse on Golden Lane in the heart of London during the 1860s. The scene transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of Victorian-era Londoners and their household chores. The photograph shows a bustling laundry room, where women of all ages and social classes gather to clean their clothes. The room is filled with rows of cubicles, each equipped with a large tub, a wooden washboard, and a mangle for wringing out the wet clothes. The women, dressed in their Sunday best, work diligently, their faces expressing a mix of concentration, determination, and exhaustion. The use of natural light streaming in through the windows adds to the sense of warmth and community in the room. The simple yet functional design of the washhouse reflects the practicality and efficiency of the Victorian era, where public facilities like this were essential for those without the means to wash their clothes at home. The photograph also provides a fascinating insight into the social fabric of Victorian London, where the shared use of public facilities like this brought people together, creating a sense of camaraderie and solidarity. The scene is a poignant reminder of the hard work and perseverance required to keep clean in a time before modern conveniences like washing machines and dryers. Overall, this photograph is a beautiful and intriguing snapshot of life in 19th-century London, offering a unique perspective on the daily routines and challenges faced by the city's residents.
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