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Men looking for work, Canning Town, London

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Men looking for work, Canning Town, London

Men meet early morning, looking to be hired for work, Canning Town, London. Date: circa 1930s

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Buxton Canning Caps Corner Employment Flat Hired Meet Morning Newspaper Stall Stout Truman Waiting Trumans


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In this evocative photograph taken in the early 1930s, a group of men huddle together on a cold and damp corner in Canning Town, London, eagerly waiting for the opportunity to be hired for a day's work. The scene unfolds early in the morning, with the sun just beginning to peek over the horizon, casting long shadows on the cobblestone street. The men, dressed in flat caps and heavy coats, clutch their caps in their hands, no doubt hoping for a lucky break that would provide them with much-needed employment. The men's expressions are a mix of hopefulness and resignation, as they scan the street for any signs of potential employers. Some lean against the wall of a pub, while others read the latest news from the nearby newspaper stall, hoping for any clues as to where they might find work. In the background, the Truman's Brewery sign looms large, a reminder of the area's industrial past and the jobs that may have once been plentiful but had now become scarce. The image captures the sense of desperation and uncertainty that characterized the economic climate of the 1930s, a time when unemployment was rampant, and the future was uncertain for many. Despite the hardships, the men in the photograph maintain a sense of camaraderie, a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, and the enduring struggle for employment that continues to this day.

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