Living conditions are squalid from "summary" of The Road To Wigan Pier by George Orwell
The houses are in a state of decay, with cracked walls and leaky roofs that let in the rain. The rooms are dark and damp, filled with the musty smell of neglect. The floors are covered in grime and filth, and the windows are so dirty that hardly any light can pass through them. The furniture is old and broken, with chairs missing legs and tables that wobble precariously. There are no curtains on the windows, leaving the inhabitants exposed to the prying eyes of the outside world. The kitchens are no better, with rusty stoves that barely work and sinks that are clogged with food scraps. The cupboards are bare, with only a few sad-looking cans of food to sustain the occupants. The water is often brown and contaminated, causing sickness and disease among those who drink it. The toilets are communal and overflowing, a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. The streets outside are just as bad, with piles of rubbish strewn about and rats scurrying in the shadows. The air is thick with smoke and pollution, making it difficult to breathe. The factories belch out black clouds of soot, staining everything in sight. The noise is incessant, a cacophony of machinery and shouting that never seems to stop. Despite these harsh conditions, the people who live here somehow manage to carry on. They work long hours in the factories, barely making enough to survive. They come home to their squalid houses, exhausted and defeated. They have little hope for the future, trapped in a cycle of poverty and despair. This is the reality for many in industrial towns like Wigan. The living conditions are squalid, the future uncertain. But amidst the decay and neglect, there is still a glimmer of humanity. The people may be poor and destitute, but they are resilient and strong. They endure, day after day, in the face of overwhelming adversity. And perhaps, in their struggle, there lies a lesson for us all.
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