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The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers
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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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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
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ARP07114_010899P
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30,8Mo (3,1Mo) / 25,7cm x 30,0cm / 3040 x 3543 (300dpi)