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Eviction in County Kerry, Ireland
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Eviction in County Kerry, Ireland
A poor family are evicted from their home in County Kerry, Ireland
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1887 Evicted Eviction Evictions Generations Grandfather Kerry Poor Rain Raining Tenants Youth
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This poignant photograph, taken in County Kerry, Ireland in 1887, captures the heart-wrenching moment of an eviction during a rainy day in the 1880s. The image portrays a young family, including a grandfather, a mother, and a child, being forced to leave their humble abode. The Victorian-era house, with its peeling paint and worn-out roof, stands as a testament to the harsh living conditions of the time. The age-old walls seem to whisper tales of generations that have passed, each carrying their own burdens of poverty and hardship. The weather adds to the melancholic scene, with the incessant rain pelting down on the family as they gather their belongings. The child, bundled up in clothes that are far too large for him, clings to his mother, his eyes filled with fear and confusion. The grandfather, a man of advanced age, looks on with a resigned expression, his face etched with the lines of a life lived in poverty. Evictions were a common occurrence during this era, with tenants often being evicted for non-payment of rent or for minor infringements of their lease agreements. The eviction process was often brutal and inhumane, leaving families with nowhere to go and no means to support themselves. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the past, a time when the Irish people endured unimaginable hardships. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of housing security and the need to ensure that no family is left out in the cold, literally and figuratively.
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