Description: Looking west from Pemberton St. This whole area was demolished in the late 1920's-early 30's. See NTGM000653 and ...654. All the houses were replaced by some of the first purpose built council houses. Narrow Marsh lay beneath the cliff on which stands the Lace Market (here seen on the right). The area was notorious for its slum dwellings and outbreaks of cholera and other diseases. See NTGM001893 and NTGM001890 which shows the lack of sanitation and open drains. Note the houses on the right which have partially been demolished and look as though they show signs of fire damage (smoke on the plaster). Huge reinforcing props are supported on the remaining chimney breasts to prevent the other houses from falling.