DOWN AND OUT IN LONDON, GEORGE ORWELL

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Ай бұрын

Classic second part to Orwell's justly famous story (from his own life experience) of what it was like to be a tramp in London, living off the streets, and seeing how the downtrodden live.

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@owengreene382 Ай бұрын

Many years ago, after my wife and l divorce, l ended up on the streets. We agreed to sell the house and i would get half the money. But she did the dirt on me, and took new lover, who moved in, then claimed i attacked her, and got a baring order against me. I had 2 hundred pounds, nothing in 1975. I lived in B&Bs, until my money ran out ending up on the streets of London. Over the next 2 miserable years, I indure terrible hardship, attacked and rob. A couple of times, i was beaten unconscious, and ended up in hospital. l had no one to turn to. Because, I was taken out of orphanage, at 4, and had no living relatives. Then I morning in an underground toilet in London, I approached a man and asked would he be so kind, and give me the price of a pot of tea and a sandwich. What I didn't know, was, God had sent an angle, that changed my life. A lovely Irishman, in his 60ths, brought me to a restaurant, and bought me my first English breakfast in 2 years. He took me home to meet his wife, and from there, they help me to get the help I so badly needed.

@theresahemminger1587 Ай бұрын

It’s hard to ask. I’m glad you did.

@csj9619 Ай бұрын

Every time I decide everyone sucks and can pound sand, someone comes along and does something selfless to help another, giving me hope perhaps we're not doomed.

@Ronald-wv1bz Ай бұрын

Boohoo

@marvfj6451 Ай бұрын

weird story

@gk9434 Ай бұрын

What was the reason for divorce? Why didnt you get compensated if she had a new boyfriend before your relationship ended ? If you didnt have anything what did you loose ? What happened to the job that paid you the £200 in 1965 !?

@BillyRiff-RAF206 Ай бұрын

Wow, and look at England now. Looks more like Nigeria than the UK. 😢

@johnsharples143 Ай бұрын

There, but for the Grace of God go all of us. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing this.

@eleveneleven572 23 күн бұрын

This has been traumatic to listen to. My uncle Jimmy was on the Baltic route in WW2 and then dismissed and transferred to the army as his eyesight had deteriorated and the Navy had strict rules on eyesight. After the war he ended up in London and slept in hostels in Commercial Rd, London and then returned home to Birmingham and slept in the Routon House. Eventually he got a job as a porter at the QE hospital and a council flat. I never knew how miserable his life was as it was never spoken about even though he went on holiday with us. I was too young to even question anything. Later my cousin and I helped him in his final years as his health deteriorated and finally I organized his funeral. Going through his flat afterwards I found his medals and service papers which I still have. It turns my stomach that he, and many others, after the war, had no help to rehabilitate. My own father's health was wrecked during his time in the Royal Marines. It's made me look at our country differently ever since.

@lebowskiduderino89 Ай бұрын

Great story. I've never heard of it before. Reminds me of Jack London. Thanks.

@sojourn-gv4ue 24 күн бұрын

yes...london´s ¨the road¨ and ¨people of the abyss¨, deals with this sad topic...

@ginagabriel2613 Ай бұрын

How fortunate my family is. Thanks to the Universe. My respect, and fraternal love ,to all the ones in not a human condition . 🙏💕💕💕💕

@ericdoran24 Ай бұрын

This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

@engste678 Ай бұрын

Down and out in London and Paris. Another good Orwell is "The road to Wigan Pier "👍

@armandcoxen4552 Ай бұрын

I'm driving alot... this is my go to. Thank you

@Richard.357 Ай бұрын

Excellent, third time I've listened to this.

@stevejohn455 20 күн бұрын

Down and out in Paris and London used to be this books full title🤔

@sojourn-gv4ue 18 күн бұрын

My sincere thanks for posting both books...

@suebruce493 Ай бұрын

This is so interesting.

@MegaLivingIt 8 күн бұрын

So par for the course during the reign of Victoria with no social safety nets.

@ruth_southernstar Ай бұрын

Where is part 1, please?

@neuralsurfer Ай бұрын

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@ruth_southernstar Ай бұрын

@@neuralsurfer thank you!

@cargotrailerkenny Ай бұрын

Glad to have found this story. Reminds me of present day USA as I have been homeless but presently have to live out a cargo trailer yet luxurious compared to the many homeless people I have gotten to know over the decades. People still look at the homeless in the same way as they live incredibly miserable lives.