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Rag n Bone man Stockport slum yard
A Rag n Bone man pushes his barrow though a slum cummunal yard in Stockport, Cheshire, England. He is watched by small children. The property was demolished shortly afterwards Date: circa 1970
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1970 Communal Condemned Deprived Dustbins Garrett Impoverished Needy Poor Poverty Slum Slums Stockport Unpaved Washing Yard Underprivileged
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of life in a Stockport slum communal yard during the 1970s. The Rag and Bone man, a common sight in many working-class neighborhoods during this era, pushes his barrow through the unpaved, condemned housing estate at Brinksway Garrett in Stockport, Cheshire, England. The children, dressed in clothes that look worn and ill-fitting, watch him curiously as he navigates the uneven terrain, dotted with washing hanging out to dry and dustbins overflowing with debris. The houses in the background appear dilapidated and in disrepair, their windows small and barred, reflecting the poverty and deprivation that characterized the lives of many residents. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the impoverished and needy conditions that existed in some areas of Stockport during this time. The photograph, taken circa 1970, was taken just before the demolition of these houses, making it an important historical record of a bygone era.
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