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City of London Union Infirmary, Mile End Road
Situated where Mile End Road continues as Bow Road, the City of London Union Infirmary (now St Clement's Hospital) opened in 1849 as the City of London Union workhouse. On the street in front of the building are pedestrians, a hand cart and a horse-drawn cart. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 36070871
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham
1840s 1849 Clement Clements Drawn Homeless Homelessness Infirmary Legislation Mile Pauper Paupers Pedestrians Poor Poverty Workhouse Workhouses
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This particular design features an enchanting image of the City of London Union Infirmary on Mile End Road, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Established in 1849, the infirmary once stood where Mile End Road continues as Bow Road, serving as a workhouse for the City of London Union. Add a touch of history to your correspondence with this beautiful, rights-managed card, perfect for any occasion.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the City of London Union Infirmary, now known as St Clement's Hospital, in all its historical glory. Situated on Mile End Road where it transitions into Bow Road, this iconic building opened its doors in 1849 as a workhouse for the City of London Union. The image showcases a bustling scene from circa 1910, with pedestrians strolling along the pavement and horse-drawn carts making their way down the street.
The architecture of the infirmary stands tall and imposing, serving as a stark reminder of the poverty and homelessness that plagued Victorian and Edwardian society. The presence of hand carts and horse-drawn vehicles further emphasizes the era in which this photograph was taken.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when laws and legislation dictated the lives of paupers and those less fortunate. The City of London Union Infirmary symbolizes both hope for those seeking shelter and healthcare, as well as despair for those trapped within its walls.
This image is not just a visual representation of a bygone era; it is a poignant reminder of our collective past and serves as an important historical document for future generations to study and learn from.
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