Taken in the early 1880’s, this is one of the earliest images of the East End of London.
I love the way the children appear insubstantial and ghost-like, which in effect they are. Lingering echoes of lives long lost, wandering along now vanished streets.
City Jackdaw 
What a treasure! And how true!
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Our time here is fleeting. That generation left barely a (pictorial) trace.
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That is an interesting photo, and thought. One of my friends lost her son a few years back, she says that in their family photos there was always a brighter spot where he should of been, for three years, then he/it stopped showing up.
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I’ve heard of similar tales, including from people whose honesty and character I can vouch for.
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Yes, this is not a crazy lady that told me this. Everything else she says is very believable.
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I am totally of the opinion that there is a ‘more’ to this life. It reinforces my attitude to life and my relationship with others too. Even my WP and FB friends!
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I’m with you!
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Amazing!
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Yes I love old photographs like this.
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