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"Street life in London": the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
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"Street life in London": the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570754 "Street life in London": the temperance sweep, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain
1877
Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington); Alinari Archives, Florence
Media ID 38145930
© Alinari Archives, Florence / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the gritty reality of street life in London during the temperance sweep of 1877. The image, taken by photographer John Thomson and preserved in double-weight paper by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, offers a glimpse into a moment in history that is both haunting and thought-provoking.
In the foreground of the photograph, we see a group of individuals armed with brooms, dustpans, and brushes diligently working to clean up the streets. Their faces are weathered and their clothing worn, reflecting the harsh conditions they must endure on a daily basis. Despite their hardships, there is a sense of resilience and determination in their expressions.
The backdrop of this scene is bustling with activity - children playing in the streets, men going about their work dressed in period attire, and chimneysweeps making their way through narrow alleyways. It is a snapshot of life in Victorian London that speaks volumes about social inequality and poverty prevalent during that era.
As we gaze upon this powerful image captured by Thomson over a century ago, we are reminded of the struggles faced by those who lived on the margins of society. It serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate our modern comforts while also acknowledging the challenges still faced by many around us today.
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