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Children on Back of Dray
Children take a ride on the back of a brewers dray, London Date: 1870
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Barrels Beer Brewer Breweries Dray Poor Ride
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This photograph, taken in London during the year 1870, depicts a scene of simple joy and innocence as children hitch a ride on the back of a brewer's dray. The image transports us back in time to the Victorian era, an age marked by industry, hard work, and the rise of urban living. The brewer's dray, a large, sturdy cart, is piled high with barrels of freshly brewed beer, the frothy liquid sloshing within, a testament to the thriving brewing industry of the time. The children, bundled up against the chill, seem oblivious to the heavy load they are perched upon, their faces alight with excitement and anticipation. Their laughter and chatter fill the air as they cling to the barrels, their small hands leaving smudges of dirt on the wooden surface. The scene is a stark reminder of the lives of the urban poor during this era. With no means of transportation other than their own two feet, children often resorted to hitching rides on the back of carts and drays to get around. This photograph offers a glimpse into their daily lives, a moment of respite from the harsh realities of poverty and hardship. The image is a treasure trove of historical details, from the children's clothing and the style of the cart, to the barrels and the brewery in the background. It is a poignant reminder of the past, a time when life was simpler, and the simple pleasures of childhood were found in the most unexpected places.
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