Title

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers

Caption

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers. Rat catchers were vital to keeping down the rat population in the London sewers. The rat catcher is using a candle with a simple wind shield to give him enough light to carry out his work. Engraving from "London Labour and the London Poor" by Henry Mayhew (London, 1861).

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07114_010899P

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Rights managed

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30,8Mb (3,1Mb) / 10,1in x 11,8in / 3040 x 3543 (300dpi)