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Water-Carrier at Hampstead, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Water-Carrier at Hampstead, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Water-Carrier at Hampstead, [London], 1850. The soft water used for domestic purposes is supplied chiefly from two springs at the opposite and extreme ends of the town, the one being at North End, and the other...is at a place called "The Conduit", in the fields on the south side of Hampstead. At this place...a number of men may be seen occupied at all hours of the day...filling their pails, which they carry with the aid of yokes, and sell to the inhabitants at the rate of three-halfpence or twopence a "turn", according to the distance, the "turn" being two pails. At times, in the hot weather, this spring...becomes so nearly exhausted that the carriers are obliged to wait for the water rising, and fill their pails by means of common earthenware basins, which the carriers call "dippers". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Water-Carrier at Hampstead, London, 1850: A Snapshot of Everyday Life in Victorian England This image, titled 'Water-Carrier at Hampstead, London, 1850,' offers a glimpse into the daily life of Victorian England. The photograph, created by an unknown artist, showcases a man in a full-length portrait as he goes about his job as a water carrier. The scene takes place in the picturesque town of Hampstead, located on the northwest outskirts of London. In the 19th century, Hampstead relied primarily on two springs for its water supply. One spring was situated at North End, while the other was at a place called The Conduit, in the fields on the south side of Hampstead. At The Conduit, a number of water carriers could be found throughout the day, filling their pails with water to sell to the townspeople. The man in the photograph is shown wearing a harness, or yoke, which he uses to balance two buckets on either end. He appears to be in the midst of his daily routine, perhaps taking a break from the arduous task of carrying water to the residents of Hampstead. The soft water used for domestic purposes was in high demand, and the carriers played a crucial role in ensuring that the townspeople had a reliable water supply. During hot weather, the spring at The Conduit could become nearly exhausted, forcing the carriers to wait for the water to rise and fill their pails using earthenware basins, known as dippers. This photograph captures a moment in time, providing a window into the daily life and occupations of the people of Victorian England.
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