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Slum child
A small fair-haired dirty boy wipes away tears with his thumb as he looks at the camera. Brinksway, Stockport condemned housing. North of England slums Date: circa 1970
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© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Crying Dirty Filthy Poor Poverty Scruffy Shed Slum Sorrowful Stockport Tear Tears Thumb Upset Urchin
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This poignant image captures the raw emotion and harsh reality of childhood poverty in the North of England during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The small, fair-haired boy in the photograph looks up at the camera with tears streaming down his face, his thumb wiping away the tears as he tries to hide his vulnerability. The setting is Brinksway, a condemned housing area in Stockport, where living conditions were substandard and life was a daily struggle for survival. The boy's scruffy and unwashed appearance is a stark reminder of the poverty and hardship that he and his family faced. The shed in the background, which serves as their home, further emphasizes the stark contrast between their living conditions and the comfort and security enjoyed by many. The image is a powerful representation of the sorrow and sadness that comes with poverty and the resilience and vulnerability of children growing up in such challenging circumstances. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of addressing poverty and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment.
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