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Canvas Print : London Slums - Feathers Court, Drury Lane
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London Slums - Feathers Court, Drury Lane
Old tea chests and a cart at Feathers Court, Drury Lane - one of Londons Victorian slum areas. Date: circa 1902
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Media ID 14378021
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Areas Carehome Chests Drury Feathers Lane Orhanage Orphans Services Slum Welfare 1902 Childrens
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating London Slums - Feathers Court, Drury Lane Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to Victorian London. The photograph, circa 1902, depicts a scene of old tea chests and a cart at Feathers Court, Drury Lane - once a notorious slum area. The intricate details of this rights managed print are brought to life on high-quality canvas, creating a stunning piece of art that adds depth and character to any room. Relive the history of London's past while making a unique statement with this captivating canvas print.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life in Feathers Court, Drury Lane, one of London's notorious Victorian slum areas, circa 1902. The image shows a group of children huddled around old tea chests, their curious expressions betraying a sense of wonder and anticipation. A cart piled high with more tea chests sits nearby, suggesting that these containers may have been repurposed as makeshift homes or storage units for the residents of this impoverished community. Feathers Court was known for its squalid living conditions, with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate heating being common issues. The area was notorious for its high rates of disease, crime, and poverty, and many of its residents were orphans or children left to fend for themselves on the streets. Despite the harsh realities of life in Feathers Court, there were efforts being made to improve the situation for its residents. Social welfare services, such as orphanages and charities, were beginning to emerge in London during this time, offering some hope to the most vulnerable members of society. However, these services were often underfunded and struggled to meet the immense demand. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the living conditions endured by many Londoners during the Victorian era and the importance of social services in providing care and support to those in need.
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