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London Slums - Feathers Court, Drury Lane
Old tea chests and a cart at Feathers Court, Drury Lane - one of Londons Victorian slum areas. Date: circa 1902
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Areas Carehome Chests Drury Feathers Lane Orhanage Orphans Services Slum Welfare 1902 Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life in Feathers Court, Drury Lane, one of London's notorious Victorian slum areas, circa 1902. The image shows a group of children huddled around old tea chests, their curious expressions betraying a sense of wonder and anticipation. A cart piled high with more tea chests sits nearby, suggesting that these containers may have been repurposed as makeshift homes or storage units for the residents of this impoverished community. Feathers Court was known for its squalid living conditions, with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate heating being common issues. The area was notorious for its high rates of disease, crime, and poverty, and many of its residents were orphans or children left to fend for themselves on the streets. Despite the harsh realities of life in Feathers Court, there were efforts being made to improve the situation for its residents. Social welfare services, such as orphanages and charities, were beginning to emerge in London during this time, offering some hope to the most vulnerable members of society. However, these services were often underfunded and struggled to meet the immense demand. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the living conditions endured by many Londoners during the Victorian era and the importance of social services in providing care and support to those in need.
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