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The pest-houses at Tothill Fields, Westminster, London, circa 1796. They were used to house victims of the Great Plague of London in 1665-1666. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Tothill Fields - A Haunting Reminder of the Great Plague in London
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. This print takes us back to a grim chapter in London's history - the devastating Great Plague of 1665-1666. The image captures the pest-houses at Tothill Fields, located in Westminster, London, circa 1796. These haunting structures were once used as temporary shelters for victims afflicted by the deadly plague. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot, our eyes are drawn to a desolate landscape against a serene lake backdrop. In the foreground, people and livestock go about their daily activities, seemingly unaware of the harrowing past that surrounds them. The dilapidated pest-houses stand as silent witnesses to an era marked by unimaginable suffering and loss. Their weathered walls bear witness to countless lives forever altered by this merciless disease. It is a chilling reminder of humanity's vulnerability when faced with such catastrophic events. The presence of horses and cattle grazing nearby adds an eerie juxtaposition between life and death - nature's relentless cycle continuing amidst human tragedy. Through this evocative photograph from Hulton Archive/Getty Images, we are transported back in time; compelled to reflect on how far we have come since those dark days. It serves as a poignant tribute to all those who perished during one of history's most devastating pandemics – reminding us never to forget our collective resilience in times of adversity.
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