Cramped

Fascinating images show the cramped interior of a Cold War-era Soviet submarine

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She stalked Nato ships during the Cold War, lurking in the depths of the ocean on long-range patrols. And these photographs show just what a grim job it would have been for those on board. They show the poky interior of a Foxtrot-class Soviet submarine called B-143, operational from 1960 to 1991 and which would … Read more

Leicester’s fast fashion to die for: Cramped ragtrade workshops in the pariah city

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How do you turn a profit on a £5 party dress, a £6 miniskirt or £3 bikini top if you’re a fashion house or online retailer?  You have them made in Leicester – in the vicinity of St Saviours Road to be precise – where there are around 1,000 clothes factories. Some are concealed in … Read more