An exhibition at St John's Waterloo recalls the lives of homeless individuals who formed a community in the South Bank's 'Cardboard City'. Photographers Liza Hamlyn and Moyra Peralta captured the harsh realities and social dynamics among residents, dispelling stereotypes propagated by the media. It shares practical stories of life in makeshift shelters and a notable incident involving Marianne Faithful's charity concert. Ultimately, the exhibition highlights the outreach that preceded the demolition of the local site, underscoring that homelessness is a fixable issue often neglected for too long.
The exhibition showcases life in 'Cardboard City', a term co-opted by media, exploring friendships and survival amidst the harsh realities of homelessness.
Photographers Liza Hamlyn and Moyra Peralta document the struggles and informal networks formed by the homeless in the South Bank's historical underpass.
The narrative includes an incredible incident where Marianne Faithful's concert ticket giveaway led to chaos, reflecting the complexities of support and community.
The exhibition concludes with a reminder of how homelessness was once addressed through outreach, noting many were already assisted before evictions.
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