Homelessness Collection (page 17)

Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London
A line of men gathers near the Whitechapel Workhouse casual ward (vagrants ward) on Thomas Street, East London, waiting for its opening time

Whitechapel Workhouse, Casual Ward Dormitory
A dormitory of the Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward on Thomas Street, East London. There are rolled up hammocks attached along each wall. The floor is bare boards

The Unemployed and the Workhouse, satirical postcard
Two workmen are digging a hole outside a workhouse. A dishevelled tramp figure asks them why they are working when the workhouse would give them a home for free

Vagrant and policeman outside Truth Offices
A policeman shines his torch down on a vagrant asleep on the pavement outside the offices of the Truth weekly newspaper

Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
The Union workhouse at Limerick, Ireland, was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. This 1847 view shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan
Ground plan of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, perspective view
Perspective view of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Hull Poor Law Guardians
A Board of Guardians was elected annually by the ratepayers of Hull, Yorkshire, to administer poor relief in the city. This group portrait of the 1912 Board - all men - was taken in front of the main

Clerkenwell Parish Workhouse, London
The Clerkenwell parish workhouse on Farringdon Road (formerly Coppice Row), Central London, erected in 1727

Vagrants sleeping rough in London
A group of vagrants sleeping rough under an archway in front of some large gates, somewhere in London

Homeless in St James s
Early morning - the Enumerator taking the census in St Jamess Park. The homeless are woken and interviewed

Policeman discovering sleeping waif on a doorstep
A policeman discovering a sleeping waif on a doorstep

Street people sleeping rough in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Street slum dwellings in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

A homeless man sleeping rough on the streets of Leeds UK
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A homeless man and woman sleeping rough and begging on the streets of Leeds UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A homeless woman sleeping rough and begging on the streets of Leeds UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Sleeping on bench, Union Square area, San Francisco, California, United States of America, North America

Homelessness
Abject scene of homelessness at Trafalgar Square

Down and Out
A homeless girl is found in the streets : a crowd gathers, a bobby shines his bull s- eye lantern

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"Homelessness: A Glimpse into the Shadows of Society" In the heart of Kings Cross, London, lies a stark reminder of our society's struggle with homelessness - the Mount Pleasant Hotel. Once a place of refuge for those in need, it now stands as a haunting symbol of despair. As Christmas Day dawns upon us, we are reminded of Charles Dickens' poignant tale "Christmas Day in the Workhouse. " The Market Hill and former workhouse in Maldon serves as a chilling backdrop to this timeless story that sheds light on the plight faced by many during this festive season. Luke Fildes' masterpiece "Houseless and Hungry" captures the raw emotions experienced by those living on the streets. This powerful painting resonates deeply within our souls, urging us to confront our own indifference towards their suffering. Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Kenninghall, Norfolk stands as an embodiment of societal neglect. Its imposing walls witnessed countless lives stripped away from dignity and hope. It reminds us that compassion should never be confined within these cold confines. The Union Workhouse and Infirmary in Crumpsall, Manchester tells tales untold; stories etched into its very bricks, and is here where destitution met illness head-on – reminding us that homelessness knows no boundaries or mercy. Poplar Workhouse in East London whispers forgotten stories through its dilapidated corridors. Within these walls lie echoes of resilience amidst adversity – proof that even amidst darkness, flickers of hope can ignite change. ASC Barracks at Grove Park, Lewisham once sheltered soldiers but later became home to those without one. These barracks bear witness to lives uprooted by circumstance - calling for empathy rather than judgment from passersby. The East End Doss House remains an emblematic testament to survival against all odds. Amidst squalor and desperation lurks unwavering strength - proving that humanity can endure even in the harshest of conditions.