Chickens, carbolic soap and chimney soot: life in the Back Yards of old

Can you imagine nowadays leaving the warmth of your house, taking out your umbrella and going outside in the rain just to spend a penny? Using newspaper instead of soft toilet tissue? Leaving fresh food in a cupboard with no refrigeration? Modern i… This is premium content for subscribers only Get the real storyAs Southwark … Continue reading Chickens, carbolic soap and chimney soot: life in the Back Yards of old