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Photo Mug : 71 year old Edna Clarke does her washing in the communal wash house at Great Eastern
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71 year old Edna Clarke does her washing in the communal wash house at Great Eastern
71 year old Edna Clarke does her washing in the communal wash house at Great Eastern Buildings in Stepney, East London.
11th May 1976
Bill Kennedy
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21580080
© Mirrorpix
Chores Cleaning Domestic Life Elderly Laundry Pensioner Poor Poverty Slums Washing Mangle Squalid Stark
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Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image "Edna Clarke at the Wash House" by Bill Kennedy from Memory Lane Prints. This vintage photograph, taken in 1976 at the Great Eastern Buildings in Stepney, East London, captures the essence of everyday life in a bygone era. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, fade-resistant ink to ensure your cherished memory lasts. Perfect for a warm beverage and a moment of reflection, this unique mug makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of the past.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1976, where 71-year-old Edna Clarke is captured in the midst of her daily routine. Standing inside the communal wash house at Great Eastern Buildings in Stepney, East London, Edna tackles her laundry with unwavering determination. The image encapsulates a bygone era when communal spaces were essential for those living in poverty-stricken slums. As we observe Edna's weathered hands gripping tightly onto the mangle, we can't help but admire her resilience and strength. Despite her age and limited resources, she carries out these domestic chores diligently - a testament to her indomitable spirit. Her surroundings may be stark and squalid, but Edna stands tall amidst it all. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by elderly individuals like Edna during that time period. It offers us a glimpse into their everyday lives; lives defined by struggle yet filled with an unyielding sense of purpose. Bill Kennedy's expert lens captures not only the physical act of washing clothes but also the intangible qualities that make up human existence: perseverance, dignity, and tenacity. As we reflect on this powerful image from Memory Lane Prints, let us remember those who have come before us - ordinary people whose extraordinary stories deserve to be told and remembered for generations to come.
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