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A Convicts Home
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A Convicts Home
1877: Former policeman Mr Bayliss runs a Victorian dining room for ex-convicts in Drury Lane, London serving basins of leg of beef soup. Mr Bayliss is on the left, talking to Ramo Sammy, a local Indian drummer known as the tam tam man. Original Publication: From Street Life in London by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith - pub. 1877 (Photo by John Thomson/Spencer Arnold/Getty Images)
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John Thomson
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Catering Eating Out Format Landscape Sign
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1877, where a unique establishment called "A Convicts Home" thrived in Drury Lane, London. Former policeman Mr Bayliss can be seen on the left, engaging in conversation with Ramo Sammy, a local Indian drummer known as the tam tam man. The Victorian dining room exudes an air of nostalgia and history. As our eyes wander through the scene captured by John Thomson's lens, we notice basins filled with steaming leg of beef soup being served to ex-convicts who have found solace within these walls. The aroma must have been tantalizingly comforting for those seeking redemption and a fresh start. The presence of a sign indicates that this humble establishment catered to both men and women who had experienced life behind bars. It is fascinating to witness how society extended its hand towards those who were once considered outcasts. Amidst all this human activity, an adorable dog sits quietly nearby - perhaps offering companionship and loyalty to those present. This image serves as a reminder that even in challenging times, kindness and compassion can prevail. John Thomson's photograph from his iconic series "Street Life in London" co-authored by Adolphe Smith, allows us to glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten. It captures not only the physical setting but also the spirit of resilience and hope that prevailed during that time period.
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