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Five hundred men women and children live in Stone Age squalor amidst the rural beauty



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Five hundred men women and children live in Stone Age squalor amidst the rural beauty

Five hundred men women and children live in Stone Age squalor amidst the rural beauty of the New Forest. Living in huts, shacks, tents, and broken down caravans these people are not real gypsies. A Government Committee has investigated the postwar state and condition of the Forest and now proposed to set up an official camp to house these slum dwellers.
Photo shows Stanley Doe (left), ex-soldier, claims Romany descent. Frank James, aged sixteen, works for Foresters. - 20th December 1947.
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A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating selection of Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This evocative image, titled "Five hundred men, women, and children live in Stone Age squalor amidst the rural beauty" by General from TopFoto, transports you to a bygone era. Witness the stark contrast between the raw, natural beauty of the New Forest and the simple, makeshift dwellings of its inhabitants. Note: This image depicts a scene of people living in unconventional conditions, yet they are not portrayed as real gypsies.

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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant scene amidst the idyllic rural beauty of the New Forest in 1947. In this image, we see five hundred men, women, and children living in Stone Age squalor, struggling to survive amidst their meager surroundings. These individuals are not real gypsies but rather slum dwellers who have found themselves in dire circumstances. A Government Committee has taken notice of the postwar state and condition of the Forest and is now proposing to establish an official camp to provide temporary accommodation for these deprived individuals. The need for housing is evident as these people live in huts, shacks, tents, and broken-down caravans. In the photograph, two figures stand out among the crowd: Stanley Doe on the left claims Romany descent while Frank James works for Foresters at just sixteen years old. Their presence represents both hope and struggle within this community. Despite their challenging situation, there is a sense of stoicism among these residents as they hold onto their belongings - their worldly goods reduced to bare essentials. A pet dog offers companionship amidst such hardship. This image serves as a reminder of the problem faced by those living in slums during this time period. It calls attention to the urgent need for better housing conditions and highlights how even amidst rural beauty, some remain trapped in poverty's grip.

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