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Sleeping rough in a cardboard box under the arch, 19 yr old Paul Mills from Croydon
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Sleeping rough in a cardboard box under the arch, 19 yr old Paul Mills from Croydon
Sleeping rough in a cardboard box under the arch, 19 yr old Paul Mills from Croydon Surrey. Paul left school at 16 and worked in the catering business for three months, lost his job squatted in the Croydon area as he could not find any employment. Police kicked him out and been unemployed for three yrs, he has been sleeping under the Charing Cross arch for the last month. Paul has a CSE in Catering. October 1975
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Sleeping rough in a cardboard box under the arch, 19-year-old Paul Mills from Croydon, Surrey. This powerful photo captures the harsh reality of homelessness and poverty in the 1970s. Paul's story is one of struggle and resilience as he navigates through life without a stable home or employment. At just 16 years old, Paul left school with hopes of finding work in the catering industry. After three months on the job, he found himself unemployed and unable to secure another position. Forced into squatting in Croydon, his temporary refuge was short-lived when police evicted him from his makeshift home. For three long years, Paul has been trapped in a cycle of unemployment and despair. With no other options available to him, he sought shelter under the Charing Cross arches where this photograph was taken. Despite his circumstances, it is important to note that Paul possesses skills and qualifications such as a CSE in Catering. However, these credentials have not been enough to lift him out of poverty or provide stability for his life. This image serves as a stark reminder that homelessness can affect anyone regardless of age or background. It sheds light on an issue that continues to plague our society today – reminding us all of the urgent need for compassion and support for those who find themselves sleeping rough.
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