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A mile from Westminster. Flats that back on to each other in Pollock Road SE17
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A mile from Westminster. Flats that back on to each other in Pollock Road SE17
A mile from Westminster. Flats that back on to each other in Pollock Road SE17. Clothes lines stretch across the area. Large refuse bins stand full against the walls the area in and around the Elephant and Castle is in need of redevelopment. 28th September 1964
Freddie Reed
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
Greater London
England
Media ID 21662451
© Mirrorpix
Cities Dirty Laundry Poverty Rubbish Run Down Slums Washing
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A Glimpse into London's Forgotten Past: A mile from Westminster, this haunting photo captures the stark reality of life in Pollock Road SE17 during the 1960s. Flats tightly packed against each other, forming a labyrinthine maze that echoes with stories untold. Clothes lines crisscross the area like a web of hope, as residents diligently hang their laundry to dry amidst the grime and despair. Large refuse bins stand full against the walls, symbolizing both physical and metaphorical weight burdening this community. The Elephant and Castle neighborhood, captured on that fateful day of September 28th, 1964, cries out for redevelopment; its dilapidated state mirroring the poverty and neglect experienced by its inhabitants. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness a city marred by urban decay and social inequality. Yet beneath these layers of hardship lies an undeniable resilience – people striving to make ends meet despite overwhelming odds stacked against them. Freddie Reed's lens offers us a glimpse into an era when slums were prevalent across Europe's major cities. This poignant image serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of housing standards and social progress. As we reflect upon this photograph from Memory Lane Prints, let it be a call to action – urging us to continue working towards creating inclusive communities where no one is left behind.
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