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The Water supply in Fryingpan Alley, Clerkenwell, 1864 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Water supply in Fryingpan Alley, Clerkenwell, 1864 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF276001 The Water supply in Fryingpan Alley, Clerkenwell, 1864 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Another Blow for Life by G. Godwin; water was avaliable for only twenty minutes each day; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12792019
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Barrel Barrels Collect Collecting Frying Pan Homeless Jugs Kettle Pump Pumping Restriction Eastend Living Conditions Restrictions
The Water Supply in Fryingpan Alley, Clerkenwell, 1864 - A Glimpse into Victorian Poverty
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print takes us back to the grim reality of life in Fryingpan Alley, Clerkenwell during the year 1864. The image showcases a scene that depicts the daily struggle for water faced by impoverished residents. In this engraving-turned-photograph, we witness children and women gathering around a pump, desperately collecting water in barrels and jugs. Their worn-out faces tell tales of hardship and destitution as they endure living conditions synonymous with poverty. The scarcity of water is evident from the fact that it was only available for a mere twenty minutes each day. This restriction imposed immense challenges on these individuals who relied on every drop to sustain their basic needs. As we delve deeper into this snapshot of history, we are reminded of the stark contrast between Victorian London's affluent areas and its neglected East End neighborhoods like Fryingpan Alley. The dilapidated surroundings serve as a haunting backdrop to this poignant portrayal of survival amidst adversity. Through this photograph, we gain insight into an era where homelessness was rampant and even simple necessities such as clean water were luxuries beyond reach for many. It serves as a powerful reminder of how far society has come since then while also urging us not to forget those still facing similar struggles today.
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