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A rag and bone man at the reins of his horse and cart seen here travelling the streets of
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A rag and bone man at the reins of his horse and cart seen here travelling the streets of
A rag and bone man at the reins of his horse and cart seen here travelling the streets of a un-named northern town looking for scrap metal 1st February 1982
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The People
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21716763
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Bleak Cart Horse Poverty Rag And Bone Recycling Terrace Houses Washing Cobbled Streets
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the 1980s, a time when the streets of an unnamed northern town were filled with character and stories waiting to be told. At its heart is a rag and bone man, firmly gripping the reins of his horse-drawn cart as he navigates through cobbled streets. The architecture surrounding him consists of rows upon rows of terrace houses, their worn facades reflecting both history and hardship. The scene exudes a sense of bleakness that was all too common during those years. Poverty looms in every corner, but amidst it all, there is resilience and resourcefulness. This rag and bone man embodies these qualities as he scours the streets for scrap metal - a humble act of recycling long before it became fashionable. As we gaze at this image frozen in time on that chilly 1st February day in 1982, our eyes are drawn to the details: washing hanging from lines above narrow alleyways; children playing on doorsteps; weary faces peering out from behind lace curtains. It's a snapshot into everyday life where simplicity meets struggle. This photograph captures not just one man's journey through those forgotten streets but also serves as a reminder of an era defined by hard work and determination. It invites us to reflect on how far we have come while acknowledging that some things remain unchanged - like the power of human spirit against adversity.
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