Dickensian squalor
Dickensian squalor of old Newcastle upon Tyne. Between ca. 1880-1900. Notice the Dog leap stairs sign... The curious name seems to be an evolution of 'Dog Loup Stairs, where a 'loup' is an alley between buildings.
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February 28, 2026
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