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The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse (engraving)
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The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse (engraving)
1612720 The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 February 1861.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22814886
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Agricultural Workers Coventry Despair Desperation Distress Distressed Employed Gorse Levelling Misery Warwickshire Weavers Wretch
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This engraving, titled "The Distress at Coventry, Weavers employed in levelling Witley Common and burning the Gorse" transports us back to a tumultuous era in Warwickshire's history. Created by an anonymous English School artist during the 19th century, this print captures the heart-wrenching scene of agricultural workers facing unimaginable misery. In this poignant image, we see weavers toiling away on Witley Common, their faces etched with despair and desperation. The once vibrant landscape is being leveled as they burn gorse bushes for warmth and sustenance. Their actions speak volumes about the depths of their distress. The engraving was originally published in The Illustrated London News on February 2nd, 1861—a time when Coventry was plagued by economic hardship and social upheaval. It serves as a stark reminder of the hardships endured by those caught in the grip of poverty during that period. As we gaze upon this powerful artwork from Bridgeman Images' collection, we cannot help but feel a profound sense of empathy for these wretched souls. Their struggle becomes our own; their anguish resonates through time. "The Distress at Coventry" encapsulates not only an important moment in history but also serves as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. It reminds us never to forget those who have suffered before us and compels us to strive for a more compassionate world where no one must face such dire circumstances again.
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