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Collapsed house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney
Gazing at the ruins of their home, which collapsed soon after they fled - tenants of a house in Stepney. The house was typical of much of old housing in London. The three-storey house in Swedenborg Square, Stepney had nineteen tenants and showed signs of collapse on the night of August 8 1961. Date: 1961
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1961 Afro Caribbean Collapsed Dangerous Dwellings Oct17 Rubble Slum Stepney Tenants Unfit Swedenborg
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In the heart of the East End of London, in the working-class district of Stepney, stands the ruins of a once-lived-in three-storey house in Swedenborg Square. The date was August 8, 1961, and the house, which had nineteen tenants, had shown signs of imminent collapse for some time. The tenants, mostly working-class families, had been forced to flee their homes due to the dangerous living conditions. Among them was a little boy with an Afro hairstyle, gazing at the remains of his former home with a look of sadness and disbelief. The house, typical of much of the old housing in London, was a grim reminder of the unsanitary and cramped living conditions that many families in the city endured during the 1960s. The rubble and debris that now filled the square were a stark contrast to the once-thriving community that had called this place home. The collapse of the house was a wake-up call for the authorities to address the issue of unsafe and unfit housing in the area. The image captures a moment of loss and displacement, as well as the harsh realities of life for many Londoners during this period. The ruins of the house in Swedenborg Square serve as a poignant reminder of the need for adequate housing and the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents. This photograph, taken in October 1961, is a testament to the past and a reminder of the progress that has been made since then in addressing the housing crisis in London.
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