Casualties of London street walking: a strong impression, London, 1826

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Casualties of London street walking: a strong impression, London, 1826

Casualties of London street walking:a strong impression, London, 1826; scene showing a sweep and an errand boy or street seller fighting in a fashionable street outside print shop; they are watched by alarmed pedestrians; the white trousers of a fashionably dressed gentleman are blackened by the sweeps soot bag

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Media ID 15171516

© London Metropolitan Archives (City of London) / Heritage-Images

Aggression Chimney Sweep Errand Boy Fashion Accessory Print And Bookshop Shop Front Shopkeeper Soot Street Life Street Seller Street Trader

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> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > City of London

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Fashion

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Casualties of London street walking: a strong impression, London, 1826" takes us back to the bustling streets of 19th century England. The scene unfolds outside a print shop, where an intense altercation between a chimney sweep and an errand boy or street seller has caught the attention of alarmed pedestrians. The lithograph captures the raw aggression and energy of this moment in time. The anonymous artist skillfully portrays the clash between these two individuals from different walks of life, highlighting the social tensions that permeated Victorian society. As onlookers watch with concern, one cannot help but be drawn into this dramatic snapshot of street life. Amidst all this chaos, it is impossible to miss the fashionably dressed gentleman whose white trousers have fallen victim to the soot bag carried by the chimney sweep. This humorous detail adds a touch of satire to an otherwise serious portrayal. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this image serves as a reminder of occupations long gone and societal dynamics that have evolved over time. It offers us a glimpse into London's past while also prompting reflection on how far we have come since then.

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