Sleeping in Whitechapel

Man sleeping in Whitechapel Market, 1988

This trolley has proved to be a useful substitute for a bed for this man. Its highly likely that he was exhausted after moving goods around the market.

Woman sleeping in Whitechapel, 1989

Judging by the bandage around her left leg the lady taking a nap is probably exhausted from walking. I think the man next to her is her companion.

Flower seller sleeping on his stall, 1985

This flower seller was a reliable feature for decades on Whitechapel market. The stall is now run by his son. I always got a good deal from this stall close to the entrance of Whitechapel station. He would wake up if a customer approached.

Man with a suitcase sleeping next to the Grave Maurice pub, 1983

Did this man arrive in Whitechapel with the hope of securing a place in a hostel? Is the suitcase and its contents all he owns?