Poverty Stricken Collection

Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense
527541 Our Own Vivandiere': A plea for support for Mary Jane Seacoal (1805-1881) who, at her own expense, in 1855 went to the Crimea to nurse and care for the sick and wounded

An engraving depicting a poverty-stricken woman selling her hair to a wig maker
5311137 An engraving depicting a poverty-stricken woman selling her hair to a wig maker. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British illustrator and Watercolourist

A poverty stricken woman selling her hair to a wig maker for a few pence, 1850
3478380 A poverty stricken woman selling her hair to a wig maker for a few pence, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poverty stricken woman selling her hair to a wig maker for a few pence)

A woman mourning, 1850
3478321 A woman mourning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman mourning at a poverty stricken deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A soup kitchen in Paris in the 1800s (litho)
KW363051 A soup kitchen in Paris in the 1800s (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a 19th century illustration;)

Needle Money, illustration from Punch Magazine
LIS384761 Needle Money, illustration from Punch Magazine, December 1849 (engraving) (for pair see 384762) by English School, (19th century); Museum of London, UK; eLiss Fine Art; English

Children enjoy Bonfire Night at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 5th November 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Schoolchildren in Language Class at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 22nd May 1967. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 24th August 1959. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist, Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, 17th December 1962. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Poor Poverty Poverty Stricken Family Man Woman
Untitled work showing poor London family selling goods on the street in the 19th century. After an illustration by Gustave Dore in the 1873 English edition of London: A Pilgrimage

Wentworth Street Whitechapel Poverty Poverty Stricken
Wentworth Street, Whitechapel. Wentworth Street was amongst the most poverty stricken and crowded in Whitechapel at the time Dore visited London

The Strollers Progress Plte 1st. A Peep At Black Jacks Origin Previous To His Going To Douay, Cruikshank, Invt. Engraving 1809, Scene In A Poverty-stricken Room, In Which John Philip Kembles Father

The Compliments of the Season, Kibe Heels & Chillblains, c. 1785 (etching)
XJF869679 The Compliments of the Season, Kibe Heels & Chillblains, c.1785 (etching) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Resigned to their Lot, 1901 (oil on canvas)
XIR33764 Resigned to their Lot, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 110x150 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The strollers progress plte 1st. A peep at Black Jacks origin previous to his going to Douay, Cruikshank, invt. engraving 1809, Scene in a poverty-stricken room, in which John Philip Kembles father

Pas le sou! Si j allais chez Miss Howard, caricature of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte
XIR161367 Pas le sou! Si j allais chez Miss Howard, caricature of Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte (1808-73) 1848 (coloured litho) by Frondat, Charles (b.1846); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Denis

Interior of a Night Shelter for Poor Women, 1850-60 (engraving)
XIR168610 Interior of a Night Shelter for Poor Women, 1850-60 (engraving) by Gault, A. (fl.1850-60); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Poverty-stricken inhabitants of the east end of London queuing for bread and soup at the Limehouse Special Relief Committees soup kitchen. From The Illustrated London News, London, 7 March 1868

The Home of the Rick-Burner : Cartoon by John Leech from Punch, London, February 1844, showing the poverty-stricken living conditions of the agricultural labourer

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In the 1800s, a soup kitchen in Paris served as a lifeline for the poverty-stricken. The litho image captures the desperation and resilience of those seeking nourishment amidst destitution. Meanwhile, "Needle Money" from Punch Magazine sheds light on the dire circumstances faced by impoverished individuals who resorted to selling their skills with needles just to survive. Fast forward to Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, where Bonfire Night brought moments of joy and warmth to children living through hardship. Despite their poverty-stricken backgrounds, these resilient youngsters found solace and happiness in each other's company during this festive occasion. The village also provided education opportunities for underprivileged schoolchildren, offering them language classes that opened doors to a brighter future. In August 1959, Pestalozzi Village continued its mission of empowering disadvantaged youth by welcoming Santa Claus via helicopter – an extraordinary event that brought smiles and hope into their lives. However, not all families were fortunate enough to find refuge at places like Pestalozzi Village. A poor poverty-stricken family depicted in one image reflects the harsh reality faced by many across different communities. Similarly, Wentworth Street Whitechapel serves as a haunting reminder of urban areas plagued by poverty. Despite these challenges, Bonfire Night remained an annual highlight at Pestalozzi Village – a testament to the resilience and strength fostered within its community. These cherished moments allowed children from diverse backgrounds to forget about their troubles momentarily while embracing laughter and camaraderie around crackling flames. Through these images capturing both struggle and resilience, we are reminded of society's duty towards eradicating poverty worldwide. Only then can every individual have equal access to education opportunities like those offered at Pestalozzi Village – ensuring no child is left behind due to circumstances beyond their control.