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Tea Time. circa 1901: A working family having their tea in a London slum
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Tea Time. circa 1901: A working family having their tea in a London slum
circa 1901: A working family having their tea in a London slum. The Old Room In Slumland from the article Evicted London by George R Sims (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11803242
Bri London England Black Life Europe H Orig
Tea Time (circa 1901) - A Glimpse into the Resilience of a Working Family in London's Slums
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. This photo print, titled "Tea Time" transports us back to the year 1901, offering a poignant glimpse into the daily life of a working-class family residing in a London slum. Captured by George R Sims for his article "Evicted London" this image is an invaluable piece of history preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images. In this evocative landscape format, we witness a moment of respite amidst challenging circumstances. The male and female figures, worn but determined, sit around their modest table enjoying a cup of tea. Their faces reflect both weariness from hard labor and an unyielding spirit that refuses to be broken by adversity. The scene unfolds within the confines of their humble abode - 'The Old Room In Slumland. ' Laundry lines crisscross above them, bearing witness to domestic chores woven seamlessly into their everyday existence. This snapshot captures not only the struggle for survival but also highlights the importance placed on simple pleasures like sharing tea as a means to find solace and connection amid hardship. As we delve deeper into this photograph's details - its originality marked by box number 227/4 - it becomes clear that it represents more than just one family's story; it symbolizes an entire era defined by social inequality and resilience. Through this powerful visual narrative captured over a century
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