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Christmas Entertainment to the Inmates of the Greenwich Union-House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Christmas Entertainment to the Inmates of the Greenwich Union-House, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Entertainment to the Inmates of the Greenwich Union-House, 1864. 'Through the liberality of Mrs. Angerstein, wife of the member for Greenwich, the [workhouse] inmates...were...brought together in the great hall to commemorate the beginning of the new year...Between 900 and 1000 of the inmates, men, women, and children-not excluding the imbecile and insane- assembled in the dining-hall. The hall was tastefully decorated with flags...whilst at the head of it, in front of which gas-jets ran, raised on a stand, were eight magnificent Christmas trees, the two centre reaching to the ceiling, about 12 ft. high, and the whole being laden with prizes-toys for the children, and small bags of snuff, tobacco, and tea for the old people. The eight trees bore on their illuminated branches three thousand of these New-Year's gifts. There was a large attendance of visitors and members of the board of guardians...The nurses of the establishment having first received some useful articles of warmth, the distribution fairly commenced...the recipients of the prizes, who were distinguishable either by age or infirmity, as they came forward, having some kind words addressed to them and hopes expressed for their future happiness'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This heartwarming print captures a moment of Christmas entertainment for the inmates of the Greenwich Union-House in 1864. Through the generosity of Mrs. Angerstein, wife of the member for Greenwich, over 900 men, women, and children gathered in the great hall to celebrate the new year. The hall was adorned with festive decorations and eight magnificent Christmas trees loaded with prizes for all to enjoy - toys for the children and small bags of snuff, tobacco, and tea for the elderly. Visitors and members of the board of guardians were present to witness this joyous occasion.
The nurses received useful items before beginning the distribution of gifts, ensuring that each recipient felt special as they came forward to receive their prize. Kind words were spoken to each individual, expressing hopes for their future happiness.
This image serves as a reminder that even in difficult circumstances, acts of kindness and compassion can bring light into people's lives. It is a testament to community spirit and generosity during a time when those less fortunate were not forgotten during the holiday season.
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