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Fine Art Print : London Slums - White Horse Yard, Coleman Street
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London Slums - White Horse Yard, Coleman Street
Boarded up buildings at White Horse Yard, off Coleman Street in the City of London - one of the capitals Victorian slum areas. Date: circa 1902
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Media ID 14378027
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Areas Boarded Capitals Carehome Coleman Orhanage Orphans Services Slum Welfare Yard 1902 Childrens
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the haunting image of White Horse Yard, Coleman Street from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph, taken circa 1902, offers a poignant glimpse into London's past as it depicts boarded-up buildings in one of the city's notorious Victorian slum areas. Add this captivating piece to your home or office decor and transport yourself back in time, while making a unique and thought-provoking addition to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.5cm x 40.6cm (19.1" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life in one of London's notorious Victorian slums, White Horse Yard, off Coleman Street in the City of London. Circa 1902, the image portrays a bleak scene of boarded-up buildings, a stark reminder of the poverty and hardship endured by its residents. The absence of windows and the peeling paintwork speak volumes about the lack of care and maintenance in this neglected area. Amidst the desolation, a group of children huddle together, their small figures dwarfed by the looming structures around them. Their clothes are worn and tattered, a clear indication of their impoverished circumstances. The absence of a proper home or stable environment is evident in their huddled posture, as they seek warmth and comfort from one another. The lack of adequate social services and welfare systems during this era left many families and children in dire straits. Orphanages and care homes were few and far between, and the ones that existed were often overcrowded and underfunded. The plight of these children was a stark contrast to the prosperity and growth that London was experiencing during the Victorian era. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the social inequalities that existed in London during this time and the urgent need for care and support for the most vulnerable members of society. Today, we have come a long way in addressing these issues, but it is essential to remember the past and continue to strive for a more equitable and caring society for all.
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