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Mrs Bundhia prepares a cup of Indian tea. Traditionally, elders would live with their son’s family until the end of their life. Modern lifestyles make it difficult for this tradition to continue, so many elderly people live alone, with help from care workers.

Kids, Wandsworth

This group of smiling girls posed for me way back in the 1980s.

Caitlin Witheridge

Pupil in uniform holds pretty autumnal-coloured parasol in park with trees behind.

Pupil in uniform holds pretty autumnal-coloured parasol in park with trees behind.

Caitlin tells us about her mum’s pretty parasol from Thailand.

My mum went on holiday to Thailand with my Thai Auntie and she brought this parasol back with her. It means something to me because somebody in Thailand took time out of their lives to hand paint the parasol for my Mum. Its special because its one of a kind and it comes from my aunt’s country.

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