Depressing Collection

Poplar Workhouse, East London
A side view of one of the blocks of the Poplar Union workhouse, located on Poplar High Street, East London

East End Doss House, London
Exterior of a lodging house or doss house in the East End of London, probably Whitechapel. A man and a boy stand outside. A sign above the door reads BEDS 4d. Per Night FOR SINGLE MEN ONLY

The construction of the new high rise flats at Shieldfield in Newcastle 17 April 1961, you can still see the old style housing in the foreground

Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. Artist: Michael Walters
Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962. This housing development in Kirby Street in the South Yorkshire town of Mexborough is a good example of the failed 1960s housing ethos

Kentish agricultural workers attacking a farm at night, c1830. Ricks were burned and machinery
527874 Kentish agricultural workers attacking a farm at night, c1830. Ricks were burned and machinery, particularly threshing machines

Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651

Citrus workers in winter quarters, near Lindsay, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Lindsay, California. Citrus workers in winter quarters

Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Freightcar converted into home in "Little Oklahoma, " California

Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers, beside the highway, Tulare County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County. Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers. Beside the highway. Tulare County, California

Street and homes in "Little Oklahoma", California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Street and homes in "Little Oklahoma, " California

California migrant camp, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
California migrant camp

Agricultural laborers, winter quarters of migrants, near Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Brentwood, California. Winter quarters of migrants. Agricultural laborers

Citrus workers in winter quarters, near Lindsay, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Lindsay, California. Citrus workers in winter quarters. (Tulare County). [Signs: New Chevrolet Trucks for 1939 - Higher Quality - Lower Prices';...'for Enduring Peace - The American

Citrus workers in winter quarters, near Lindsay, Tulare County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Lindsay, California. Citrus workers in winter quarters. (Tulare County)

Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers, beside the highway, Tulare County, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tulare County. Winter quarters, migratory agricultural workers. Beside the highway. Tulare County, California. [Signs: New Chevrolet Trucks for 1939 - Higher Quality - Lower Prices';...'for

Migratory workers in winter quarters, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California. Migratory workers in winter quarters

Migrant camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant camp, California

Migratory workers in winter quarters, Kern County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California. Migratory workers in winter quarters

Citrus workers in winter quarters, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Strathmore, California. Citrus workers in winter quarters

The Harehills Tower high rise flats in Newcastle 19 July 1967

The high rise flats at Shieldfield in Newcastle 9 September 1965, with the Family Group Sculpture by J R Murray McCheyne, in the foreground

Mill House high rise flats at Spital Tongues in Newcastle 20 September 1967

Mill House high rise flats at Spital Tongues in Newcastle 20 September 1967

The high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 23 May 1972

The new high rise flats under construction in Walker at the junction of Church Street and Walker Road in Newcastle 20 July 1961

The high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 12 March 1965 - the ultra modern sculture by Kenneth Ford is in the foreground

An overcast gray sky over the Chapelle de Saint-Ferra ol, near Dourgne, Tarn Department
An overcast gray sky over the Chapelle de Saint-Ferreol, near Dourgne, Tarn Department, Midi-Pyrenees, France

Urban Snow Globe
Artem Pozdniakov

Jane Hading, actress, theatrical illustration in role, in dark clothes with hand gun. Captioned in the illustration, Madame Jane Hading as Jacqueline in Madame X, in a section, The Hippodrome'

High rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London
A high rise 23-storey council tower block with banners, Sporle Court, Clapham Junction, South London. Residents were complaining that their requests to be rehoused were being ignored by the local

Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper)
5614468 Absinth, 1902 (pastel on paper) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 47.5x63 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

Gambling in the South of Europe, Mr Wildair tries a System at Cadiz (engraving)
1055963 Gambling in the South of Europe, Mr Wildair tries a System at Cadiz (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gambling in the South of Europe)

The Christmas of the warring soldiers in Manchuria where the thermometer now marks 15 below zero (colour litho)
2798848 The Christmas of the warring soldiers in Manchuria where the thermometer now marks 15 below zero (colour litho) by Beltrame

Staites Patent Electric Light Apparatus (engraving)
1617760 Staites Patent Electric Light Apparatus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staites Patent Electric Light Apparatus)

A Hanging Committee in Far Cathay (engraving)
1062444 A Hanging Committee in Far Cathay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hanging Committee in Far Cathay)

Balcony idyll
Peter Pfeiffer

Depressing atmosphere
Ina Tänzer

Bewick House high rise flats in Newcastle 2 April 1971

Lort House, high rise flats at Shieldfield in Newcastle 29 June 1961, young teenage girls enjoy the roundabout in the childrens playground

The high rise flats in Walker at the junction of Church Street and Walker Road in Newcastle 17 September 1964

The landscaping treatment at the high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle is now complete 8 June 1965, however you can still see the old style housing in the background

The high rise flats at Scotswood, tower over the houses in Essex Close in Newcastle 20 January 1965

A new system of floodlighting at the high rise flats at Cruddas Park Housing Estate in Newcastle 20 September 1964

The new high rise flats under construction in Walker at the junction of Church Street and Walker Road in Newcastle 20 July 1961

Television programme - Brookside - A filming of an episode 19 August 1983 - Sound man Garie Kan works in the cupboard under the stairs

The Church Army Home at Elswick Dene is now dwarfed by the new high rise flats in Newcastle 9 September 1960

The Harehills Tower high rise flats in Newcastle 19 July 1967

Bewick House high rise flats in Newcastle 2 April 1971

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"Capturing the Gloom: A Journey through Depressing Realities" Poplar Workhouse, East London: An eerie reminder of a bygone era, where destitution and despair were once commonplace. East End Doss House, London: Within its walls lie stories of countless souls seeking refuge from life's hardships, their dreams overshadowed by the weight of poverty. Housing project, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1962: Michael Walters' poignant artwork reflects the struggle for better living conditions amidst a backdrop of industrial decline. The construction of new high-rise flats at Shieldfield in Newcastle 17 April 1961: As towering structures rise to replace old communities, questions arise about progress versus displacement. Urban Snow Globe: Amidst the falling flakes lies an urban landscape frozen in time; a melancholic reminder that even beauty can be tinged with sadness. Jane Hading as Jacqueline in Madame X at The Hippodrome: In this theatrical portrayal of tragedy and loss, we glimpse into the depths of human suffering masked behind glamorous facades. High-rise tower block with banners, Clapham, London: Symbolic cries for help adorn these concrete giants as residents grapple with isolation and societal neglect within their towering confines. Allied Checkpoint Charlie, West Berlin Germany: A haunting symbol dividing two worlds during one of history's darkest chapters – a stark reminder that freedom was not universal nor easily attained. 9 & 10 - Urban Snow Globes (repeated): These recurring images serve as reminders that beneath picturesque scenes lie hidden narratives often overlooked or forgotten amidst our bustling cities' chaos. Berlin Wall at Potsdamer Platz & Rural view of the Berlin Wall (Berlin Germany): These contrasting views depict both urban entrapment and rural separation caused by one infamous barrier – an enduring testament to division's lasting scars on humanity's collective memory.