The 'Ragged Victorians - The Great Unwashed' are an award winning living history group.

In 1851, low class Victorians often had no home and no regular income and there was no benefit system to support them during times of need. The ragged Victorians reconnect us with that age and give an impression of what life was like for the poor, through their re-enactments, their attention to detail and their authenticity.

The original photographs were taken at a busy steam engine event. It was just about the hottest day of the year and there they were, muffled up in Victorian outfits which they were not allowed to take off. So, we found a cooler place under some trees to take the basic photos. I have re-visualised them by placing the subjects in more sympathetic surroundings to create something of a narrative. Hope you enjoy.