Chaplin's early years were spent with his mother and brother Sydney in the London district of Kennington; Hannah had no means of income, other than occasional nursing and dressmaking, and Chaplin Sr. provided no financial support.
Tahun-tahun awal Chaplin dijalani dengan ibunya dan saudaranya Sydney di distrik London Kennington; Hannah tak memiliki pemasukan, selain dari perawatan dan pembuatan busana, dan Chaplin Sr. tak memberikan bantuan keuangan.