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St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates

Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905

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Aged Airing Bench Benches Bowler Chatting Elderly Inmate Inmates Londons Marylebone Newspaper Newspapers Pipe Pipes Read Reads Sits Smokers Smokes Socialising Workhouse Workhouses Yard


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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the aged male inmates of London's St Marylebone Workhouse, as they gather in the airing yard, engaging in social activities that bring a semblance of normalcy to their daily lives. The workhouse, located in the heart of London, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the elderly, who were unable to support themselves. In this image, we see a group of men, dressed in ragged clothing, sitting on benches, deep in conversation, while others read newspapers or smoke their pipes. The men's expressions convey a sense of camaraderie and companionship, as they find solace in each other's company. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of bowler hats, which were a common accessory for working-class men during this period. The airing yard, with its open windows and natural light, offers a brief reprieve from the cramped and often unsanitary conditions of the workhouse. This photograph provides a poignant glimpse into the social and living conditions of London's elderly and impoverished population during the early 1900s.

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