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Charles Dickens House: 'It's like living in Victorian-era housing' | Charles Dickens House: 'It's like living in Victorian-era housing' |
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Some residents of Charles Dickens House have compared living in the east London social housing block to the sort of life described in some of the author's Victorian-era novels. | Some residents of Charles Dickens House have compared living in the east London social housing block to the sort of life described in some of the author's Victorian-era novels. |
Many have complained about problems such as mould, leaks and vermin for over a decade, with a number saying the issues were affecting their health. | |
According to housing charity Shelter, one in five renters across England is harmed by the state of their home. | According to housing charity Shelter, one in five renters across England is harmed by the state of their home. |
The housing authority said it was "working hard" to resolve the problems at the block. | The housing authority said it was "working hard" to resolve the problems at the block. |
Filmed by Tarah Welsh and David Faye | Filmed by Tarah Welsh and David Faye |