Urchins singing for pennies were a common sight in those days. Their principal pitch was just to the east of the Fishmarket, as seen below, as from there were several easy escape routes when a policeman inevitably came into view. They reaped a regular harvest on summer evenings when visitors threw down pennies to watch the ensuing scramble for them. Other pitches were on the slope opposite East Street and the Palace Pier, but here they were more vulnerable to the Law. The Welfare State seems to have put an end to all this.
Image Reference: JG_04_020.tif
Date: 1920s
Image Details: Original monochrome print
Size of Original: 140x82
Place: Brighton
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