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Drouets Infant Pauper House
A view of Drouets infant pauper house in Tooting, south London, 1849. In that year, the establishment saw an outbreak of cholera, which killed 118 children. The owner, Peter Drouet was prosecuted, but found not guilty. Original publication: Illustrated London News, pub 2nd February 1849 (Photo by Illustrated London News/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Illustrated London News
Media ID 11793026
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This haunting print captures a grim chapter in the history of Drouets Infant Pauper House, located in Tooting, south London. The year was 1849, and this establishment became the epicenter of a devastating cholera outbreak that claimed the lives of 118 innocent children. Despite the tragedy that unfolded within its walls, Peter Drouet, the owner of this orphanage turned charity house, managed to evade prosecution and was ultimately found not guilty. The image itself offers a glimpse into the somber reality faced by these vulnerable infants. Rows upon rows of small windows line the facade, hinting at overcrowded conditions within. The street outside is filled with men and women going about their daily lives unaware of the suffering hidden behind those walls. Dressed predominantly in black and white attire, these figures symbolize both hopelessness and resilience amidst adversity. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of society's duty towards its most marginalized members - abandoned or orphaned children who were left to fend for themselves during an era plagued by disease and poverty. Originally published in Illustrated London News on February 2nd, 1849, this poignant image continues to resonate today as a testament to our collective responsibility to protect and care for those who are most vulnerable among us.
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