Ladies complaining od bad language from the pub
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Ladies complaining od bad language from the pub
It must have been awful. Mrs Baggs: (after receiving a tornado of abuse from over the road) " Well, I never eard sich langwidge in all my life.I never was called such names before. Even my own usband doesn t call me such names." Date: 1895
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Abuse Chat Chatting Discuss Discussing Gang Gossip Gossiping Housewife Housewives Humourous Language Londoners Phil Shouting 1895 Abused
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the heart of London's East End, a group of housewives gather outside a local pub in 1895, their faces a mix of shock and indignation. At the center of the crowd, Mrs. Baggs clutches her apron, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Well, I never heard such language in all my life," she exclaims, her voice rising above the din of the group. "I never was called such names before. Even my own husband doesn't call me such names!" The women around her nod in agreement, their voices rising in a cacophony of gossip and discussion. Across the street, a rowdy gang of men can be seen shouting and cursing from the open door of the pub. The lantern light casts an eerie glow over the scene, illuminating the rough brick walls and the grimy streets. Despite the rough language and rowdy behavior of their neighbors, these housewives are not to be underestimated. They huddle together, their chins held high, determined to stand up for themselves and their community. The scene is a humorous yet poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of Londoners in the face of adversity. This photograph, taken in 1895, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to a moment of camaraderie and solidarity among women in the East End. It is a reminder that, even in the face of abuse and bad language, women have always found a way to come together and support one another.
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