An old engraving of old timbered houses in Butchers Row, Strand, London, England, UK c. 1600. Poor quality housing in close proximity to each other in narrow lanes led to unsanitary conditions and helped the spread of disease – here rubbish is piled up in the street (left). Overhanging upper stories (a jetty or jetties) meant the houses were really close to those across the street. Note the horizontal wooded props used to stabilise the buildings and help prevent collapse.
An old engraving of old timbered houses in Butchers Row, Strand, London, England, UK c. 1600. Poor quality housing in close proximity to each other in narrow lanes led to unsanitary conditions and helped the spread of disease – here rubbish is piled up in the street (left). Overhanging upper stories (a jetty or jetties) meant the houses were really close to those across the street. Note the horizontal wooded props used to stabilise the buildings and help prevent collapse. This image is from an old Victorian history book.
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Location: Butchers Row, Strand, London, England, UK
Photo credit: © M&N / Alamy / Afripics
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