Lodgers Collection

Life in a Boarding House by Eric Ravilious
A modern boarding house in cross section, a mural painted by Eric Ravilious at Morley College for Working Men and Women. The paintings at the college were the gift of Sir Joseph Duveen

Rowton House, Kings Cross - Footbaths
Lodgers Footbaths at the Rowton House, Kings Cross, London Date: circa 1902

A cartoon depicting noisy lodgers on disturbing the tenant below. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878)
5310764 A cartoon depicting noisy lodgers on disturbing the tenant below. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) a British caricaturist and book illustrator, 19th century by Cruikshank

Comic postcard, Lodgers and landlady - carving the poultry Date: 20th century

The Vauquer Boarding House, illustration from Le Pere Goriot
CHT239742 The Vauquer Boarding House, illustration from Le Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) 1900 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lynch, Albert (1851-1912); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Old Houses, Inner Yard of White Hart Inn, Southwark, 1884 (colour litho)
2793976 Old Houses, Inner Yard of White Hart Inn, Southwark, 1884 (colour litho) by Norman, Philip (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses, Inner Yard of White Hart Inn, Southwark)

The way some folk live: lodgers in London arches (engraving)
585221 The way some folk live: lodgers in London arches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled The way some folk live)

In Hammersmith Road, West London situated the fourth of the series of Rowton Houses, a poor mens hotel, for sixpences per night. Photograph showing the courtyard where the lodgers can relax

Lodgings for travellers 1856
London travellers could afford to rent lodgings in the poor districts in the out-of-the-way suburbs of London, neglected purlieus in dirty and diseased neighbourhoods. Date: 1856

Homeless women in an East End doss house
This is the basement of a doss house for women in Duval Street, in the East End. A bed costs sixpence a night and lodgers provide their own meals

Social / USA / Cheap Lodging
Lodgers in a crowded Bayard Street tenement in New York: the cost is " five cents a spot" Date: 1889

Rowton House, Kings Cross Lodgers Scullery
Lodgers Scullery at the Rowton House, Kings Cross, London Date: circa 1902

Hostel Lodgers 1930S
Smart but homeless : some of the young men who ended up at a hostel for down-and-outs, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, England. Date: early 1930s

Residents of Villa Medici in Rome, photo sent and dedicated by Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
XIR196727 Residents of Villa Medici in Rome, photo sent and dedicated by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) to his parents, 1884-85 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Lodgings at the Seaside
Mrs Evans must be on good terms with her neighbour, for she looks on with a beaming smile as Mrs Entwhistle poses for a photo of her lodgers at an unidentified resort

Marylebone Workhouse
London : the Casual Ward for overnight lodgers, at Marylebone Workhouse

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"Lodgers: A Glimpse into the Colorful Tapestry of Shared Spaces" Step into the world of lodgers, where lives intertwine within the walls of boarding houses and tenements. From Eric Ravilious' captivating artwork depicting "Life in a Boarding House" to George Cruikshank's humorous cartoon showcasing noisy lodgers disturbing their tenant below, these glimpses offer a window into an era long gone. In Rowton House, Kings Cross, footbaths served as a symbol of communal living - a place where strangers became neighbors. Meanwhile, Eldridge Street witnessed the struggles of single typhus lodgers seeking refuge amidst challenging circumstances. The crowded Bayard Street tenement captured in black and white photography tells tales of survival for those who could only afford "Five cents a spot. " Comic postcards brought levity to the relationship between landladies and their lodgers, often highlighting amusing situations like carving poultry together. Le Pere Goriot's illustration transports us to The Vauquer Boarding House, immersing us in its unique atmosphere filled with diverse characters and hidden stories. White Hart Inn's inner yard in Southwark reveals echoes from centuries past while engravings showcase how some folk lived under London arches. Venturing further westward on Hammersmith Road lies one of Rowton Houses - an oasis for travelers seeking temporary lodging. Lodgings for travelers back in 1856 provided solace during journeys through unfamiliar territories. "The North American Lodgers" cartoon reminds us that shared spaces transcend borders and cultures. It illustrates how people from different walks of life come together under one roof despite their differences. Lodging has always been more than just finding shelter; it is about forging connections with fellow human beings navigating similar paths. Through artistry and historical records alike, we catch glimpses into this intricate web woven by lodgers throughout time - each thread contributing to the rich tapestry of shared spaces and the stories they hold.