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Source 4B is a picture of miners' rows at Standburn about 1930. It was taken as evidence of improvements to slum housing.

Study the photograph and answer the following questions.

Question

1. Describe the housing conditions shown by this picture.

2. Does Source 4B support the evidence about housing conditions shown in Source 4A? Give reasons for your answer.

Photograph of Standburn, Falkirk Museums - P24865

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