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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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Media ID 23452612
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Aged Airing Bench Benches Bowler Chatting Elderly Inmate Inmates Londons Marylebone Newspaper Newspapers Pipe Pipes Read Reads Sits Smokers Smokes Socialising Workhouse Workhouses Yard
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of St Marylebone Workhouse inmates, courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time. Depicting a scene of aged male residents engaging in quiet activities such as reading newspapers and smoking pipes in the workhouse yard around 1905, this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful home decor, they're a conversation starter and a reminder of history. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space.
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Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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