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Fine Art Print : Housing problems in the East End of London with typical large families living in one room
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Housing problems in the East End of London with typical large families living in one room
Housing problems in the East End of London with typical large families living in one room. Date: 1919
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Media ID 23032796
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Accommodation Conditions Cramped Dwellings Living Overcrowded Overcrowding Problem Problems Rooms Sleeping 1919
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our poignant selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection, featuring this evocative image of housing struggles in the East End of London from 1919. Witness the reality of typical large families living in cramped and overcrowded conditions through the lens of a bygone era. This powerful and moving photograph, rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant reminder of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of social progress. Bring this piece of history into your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36cm (20" x 14.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph taken in 1919 offers a poignant glimpse into the housing conditions endured by large families in the East End of London during the 1910s. The cramped, overcrowded interior reveals a small room where multiple generations of a family are huddled together, trying to make the most of their limited living space. With a palpable sense of urgency, the photograph captures the daily struggle for survival and the desperate need for adequate accommodation. The families in the East End of London, many of whom were recent immigrants or working-class residents, were often forced to live in substandard dwellings due to the high demand for housing and the lack of affordable options. The overcrowding and poor living conditions were a persistent problem, with families frequently sharing rooms and even beds to make ends meet. Despite the hardships, the families in this photograph exude a resilient spirit, with the children playing and the adults engaged in various activities, demonstrating their determination to create a semblance of normalcy in their cramped surroundings. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by families in the East End of London during this period and the urgent need for improved housing conditions.
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