The Rookery, St Giles
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The Rookery, St Giles
Victorian montage. The rookery stood between New Oxford Street and Seven Dials, near where Centre Point stands today. It was of one of the worst slums in Britain, a site of overcrowding and squalor, a semi-derelict warren
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© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Dials Montage Overcrowding Oxford Point Rookery Seven Slums Squalor Stands Stood Today Warren Worst
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The Rookery: A Victorian Montage of London's Notorious Slum (Mary Evans Picture Library, [MaryEvansPictures.com](http://MaryEvansPictures.com)) The Rookery, a notorious slum in the heart of London, once stood between New Oxford Street and Seven Dials, a stone's throw from where Centre Point towers today. This haunting montage, captured by an unknown Victorian photographer, offers a chilling glimpse into the grim living conditions that defined this infamous site. The Rookery was a labyrinthine warren of cramped, dilapidated buildings, where overcrowding and squalor reigned supreme. The narrow, winding alleys and courtyards were a breeding ground for disease and despair, with makeshift homes perched precariously atop one another. The lack of proper sanitation and ventilation made it a breeding ground for diseases such as typhus and cholera. The montage reveals a stark contrast between the bustling city life just beyond the Rookery's borders and the desolate, forgotten world within. The image of a woman, dressed in tattered clothing, huddled in a doorway, her expression etched with sorrow and exhaustion, serves as a poignant reminder of the daily struggle for survival that defined life in this semi-derelict community. The Rookery was one of the worst slums in Britain, a blight on the city that drew widespread attention and concern from social reformers and humanitarians. Its demolition in the late 19th century marked a turning point in London's history, paving the way for urban renewal and the creation of modern living conditions. This haunting montage serves as a powerful reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into a world that has long since vanished, but whose legacy continues to shape the city we know today.
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