Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Slums
CHILD LABOR, 1861. Boys employed to sweep street crossings in London, England. Wood engraving from the celebrated study, London Labour and the London Poor, by Henry Mayhew, published in 1861
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Granger
CHILD LABOR, 1861. Boys employed to sweep street crossings in London, England. Wood engraving from the celebrated study, London Labour and the London Poor, by Henry Mayhew, published in 1861
Granger holds millions of images spanning more than 25,000 years of world history, from before the Stone Age to the dawn of the Space Age
Media ID 7509639
Broom Child Labor Domestic Henri London Labour And The London Mayhew Poverty Slum Street Sweeper Sweep Top Hat Upper Class Victorian Working Class
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> S
> Sweeper
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Portraits
> Pop art gallery
> Street art portraits
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Slums
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant photograph captures a grim reality of 19th century London - child labor. In the bustling streets of England's capital, young boys were employed to sweep street crossings, their small frames dwarfed by the towering buildings around them. The image is a wood engraving from Henry Mayhew's renowned study, "London Labour and the London Poor" published in 1861. The scene depicts two boys wearing tattered clothing and top hats as they diligently go about their daily task. Their faces betray a weariness beyond their years, reflecting the harshness of their lives in poverty-stricken slums. This illustration serves as a stark reminder of the stark divide between social classes during this era. While children from upper-class families enjoyed privileges and education, those from working-class backgrounds were thrust into adulthood prematurely. These young street sweepers represent countless others who had no choice but to sacrifice their childhood for meager pay. Through this powerful image, we are transported back in time to witness an aspect of daily life that was often overlooked or ignored by society at large. It serves as both a historical record and a call to action against exploitation and inequality. As we reflect on this haunting portrayal of child labor in Victorian England, it prompts us to consider how far we have come in protecting our most vulnerable members while reminding us that there is still work to be done towards creating a more just world for all children.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
