Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday

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Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday

Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday, a tramp takes the opportunity of the empty streets to do some washing. He was later found out by a patrolling policeman and moved on. 26th August 1935

Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England

Media ID 21606220

© Mirrorpix

Cigarette Laundry Poverty Scruffy Socks Suit Tramp Washing Down And Out Water Trough

EDITORS COMMENTS
Washing day in The Strand, by the Gladstone Memorial, Sunday" captures a poignant moment in 1930s London. In this photo print, we see an unexpected scene unfold amidst the empty streets. Seizing the opportunity of solitude, a tramp has taken it upon himself to do some laundry by the water trough. The man's scruffy appearance and tattered suit tell a story of poverty and hardship during this era. With a cigarette dangling from his lips and hat tilted slightly askew, he seems lost in his own world as he tends to his washing. Despite his circumstances, there is a sense of dignity about him as he carries out this mundane task. Little did he know that fate had other plans for him on that fateful Sunday. A patrolling policeman discovered his secret laundromat session and promptly intervened. Forced to abandon his makeshift washing station, the tramp was moved along without protest. This image serves as a reminder of both resilience and struggle during challenging times. It offers us a glimpse into the daily lives of those who were marginalized by society but still found ways to survive with whatever resources they had at hand. Memory Lane Prints presents this historical snapshot with utmost respect for its subjects' stories while preserving their memory for future generations to reflect upon.

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