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Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862 Creator: Unknown
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Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862 Creator: Unknown
Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, [Old Street, London]: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862. Concert...for the amusement and recreation of the patients. The room is long and lofty...There are two recesses in its length which contain large windows, looking into the courtyard in front of the building, and which, in accordance with the plan of the building, break the monotony of a long wall, and afford excellent spaces in the rooms occupied by the patients for the placing of musical instruments, bagatelle-boards, worktables, &c. In the concert-room one of these recesses is occupied by benches, in which the female patients chiefly sit, although care is taken not to segregate the inmates wholly from the visitors who attend on these occasions...At the extreme end of the room is a platform, slightly raised, on which the lecturers, musical performers, or singers, as the case may be, appear; and it is backed by a well-painted scene, something on the plan of the drop scene at a theatre...the room is profusely decorated with evergreens, artificial flowers, and ribbons; and, when lighted up, it presents not only a cheerful but a gay, and indeed brilliant, appearance'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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Winter Entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: A Musical Gathering in Old Street, London, 1862 This photograph captures a vocal and instrumental concert held at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics in Old Street, London, during the winter season of 1862. The image offers a glimpse into the hospital's commitment to providing amusement and recreation for its patients. The concert room is depicted as a long, lofty space, filled with natural light from large windows that break the monotony of the room's length. Two recesses, each containing a window, create inviting spaces for musical instruments, worktables, and other activities. The female patients are seated on benches in one of these recesses, while visitors mingle among them. At the end of the room, a slightly raised platform serves as a stage for lecturers, musical performers, or singers. The backdrop of the platform is adorned with a well-painted scene, reminiscent of a theatre drop scene. The room is further embellished with evergreens, artificial flowers, and ribbons, creating a cheerful and gay atmosphere when lit up. The Winter Entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital were an essential part of the institution's therapeutic approach, providing a much-needed respite from the daily routine of the hospital. These events brought joy and connection to the patients, fostering a sense of community and promoting mental wellbeing.
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