#15 While some of London’s slums were hastily erected shantytowns, other slums were made of centuries-old houses. This photograph from 1877 shows homes in Cloth Fair built after the Great Fire of London in the 17th century.

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#15 While some of London’s slums were hastily erected shantytowns, other slums were made of centuries-old houses. This photograph from 1877 shows homes in Cloth Fair built after the Great Fire of London in the 17th century.

Haunting Photos Expose the Harsh Realities of Everyday Life in Victorian England’s Overcrowded Slums

#15 While some of London’s slums were hastily erected shantytowns, other slums were made of centuries-old houses. This photograph from 1877 shows homes in Cloth Fair built after the Great Fire of London in the 17th century.

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