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Descriptive map of London poverty, 1889 (engraving)
586450 Descriptive map of London poverty, 1889 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descriptive map of London poverty, 1889; south-western sheet comprising the Parish of Chelsea and parts of Fulham, Kensington, St Georges Hanover Square, Strand, Lambeth and the Battersea portion of Wandsworth); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22691056
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1889 Battersea Chelsea Contrast Differences Fulham Income Kensington Lambeth Parish Parts Portion Rich Sheet Slums South Western Strand Wandsworth Comprising Descriptive
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This print showcases a descriptive map of London poverty from 1889, providing a striking visual representation of the stark contrasts within the city. Engraved by an anonymous English School artist in the 19th century, this historical piece offers a glimpse into the social and economic disparities that plagued Victorian London. The focus of this particular engraving is on the south-western sheet comprising Chelsea, Fulham, Kensington, St Georges Hanover Square, Strand, Lambeth, and Wandsworth's Battersea portion. The map vividly illustrates how income inequality was deeply entrenched in these areas during that time. As you examine this image closely, you can't help but notice the glaring differences between rich and poor neighborhoods. The slums are depicted with intricate detail alongside more affluent parts of London. This contrast serves as a powerful reminder of the immense challenges faced by those living in poverty while their wealthier counterparts enjoyed comfortable lives just across town. The river Thames meanders through this descriptive map like a silent witness to these inequalities. It stands as a symbol of both division and connection – separating communities yet binding them together through shared experiences. Through its detailed depiction of various districts and parishes such as Chelsea and Kensington, this engraving provides valuable insight into London's social fabric at that time. It invites us to reflect on our own society's progress in addressing poverty and reminds us not to overlook those who continue to struggle amidst affluence. This print from Fine Art Finder captures an important moment in history when
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