Princes St, California in snow

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Early 20th Century
 Description
View of single-storey miners' cottages in the snow. The houses have water butts collecting water from the rone pipes. Some windows have external shutters. A railway line runs along the back of the row and then curves through the row, splitting the street.
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Production date
Early 20th Century
Subject place
Princes St/California/Polmont area
Subject notes
Note the old woman in black next to the butt, probably getting coal from the bunker for her fire. Miners rows usually lacked amenities such as running water, drains, bathrooms and gas. The water butt would save going to the standpipe in the street every time water was needed.
Accession number
P18031

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