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Slum housing in Donegal place, Londonderry, 13th July 1968. Pictured
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Slum housing in Donegal place, Londonderry, 13th July 1968. Pictured
Slum housing in Donegal place, Londonderry, 13th July 1968. Pictured. The Coyle family (right), who have been on Derrys council housing waiting list for 13 years & The Curran family (left) share a slum with no water and no toilet
Sunday Mirror
Mirrorpix
Londonderry
Northern Ireland
Y4889
Media ID 21698824
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This poignant photograph captures the harsh reality of slum housing in Donegal Place, Londonderry on the 13th of July 1968. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness two families living side by side amidst squalor and deprivation. On the right, we see the Coyle family who have endured an agonizing wait of thirteen long years on Derry's council housing waiting list. Their faces reveal a mix of exhaustion and resilience as they navigate their daily lives within these dilapidated walls. To the left, we find the Curran family sharing this wretched space with no access to water or even a toilet. The innocence in Rosanna Curran's eyes contrasts starkly with her surroundings, highlighting how children are often innocent victims trapped in circumstances beyond their control. This image serves as a powerful reminder of Ireland's troubled past during the 1960s. It exposes not only the physical decay but also sheds light on systemic issues such as poverty and social inequality that plagued many communities across the country. As we reflect upon this haunting scene captured by Madelane Coyle for Sunday Mirror's Memory Lane Prints collection, it is crucial to acknowledge that photographs like these serve as historical records documenting struggles faced by marginalized communities. They remind us of our collective responsibility to strive for better living conditions for all individuals regardless of their socio-economic background.
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