Houseless Collection

Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes
A study entitled Houseless and Hungry by Luke Fildes depicting homeless paupers queuing outside the casual ward of a London workhouse. A policeman stands at the left of the scene

The Houseless Poor (engraving)
2772620 The Houseless Poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Houseless Poor)

The Great Fire at Enschede, Holland, Distribution of Blankets to the Houseless (engraving)
1620362 The Great Fire at Enschede, Holland, Distribution of Blankets to the Houseless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire at Enschede)

Instititution for the houseless poor (engraving)
603853 Instititution for the houseless poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated Times (published on 11 December 1858)

Houseless and Hungry (engraving)
1056926 Houseless and Hungry (engraving) by Fildes, Samuel Luke (1844-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Houseless and Hungry)

London Houseless Poor Asylum
A queue of men wait for admission to the London Houseless Poor Asylum in Cripplegate. Date: 1908

Houseless Poor Asylum, Cripplegate, London
A variety of barefoot individuals standing around outside the asylum or hostel on Banner Street, Cripplegate, London, operated by the Houseless Poor Society

Cripplegate Asylum
London : Asylum for the Houseless Poor, Cripplegate

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Through the lens of history, we've witnessed the plight of the houseless, depicted in poignant works of art and engravings such as "Houseless and Hungry" by Luke Fildes, "The Houseless Poor," and "The Great Fire at Enschede, Holland, Distribution of Blankets to the Houseless." These powerful images serve as a stark reminder of the enduring issue of homelessness, which continues to challenge societies throughout the ages. From the Institution for the Houseless Poor to the London Houseless Poor Asylum and Cripplegate Asylum, efforts have been made to provide shelter and aid to those in need. Yet, the question remains: how can we ensure that no one is left houseless and hungry in the present day? Let us not forget the lessons of history and continue to strive for a world where everyone has a safe and secure place to call home.