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A Convicts Home
1877: Former policeman Mr Bayliss runs a Victorian dining room for ex-convicts in Drury Lane, London serving basins of leg of beef soup. Mr Bayliss is on the left, talking to Ramo Sammy, a local Indian drummer known as the tam tam man. Original Publication: From Street Life in London by John Thomson and Adolphe Smith - pub. 1877 (Photo by John Thomson/Spencer Arnold/Getty Images)
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John Thomson
Media ID 24158065
Catering Eating Out Format Landscape Sign
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite A Convicts Home poster print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Collection. This captivating image, captured by renowned photographer John Thomson in 1877, depicts a Victorian dining room in Drury Lane, London, where former convicts are gathered around a long table, enjoying a hearty bowl of leg of beef soup. Serving as a poignant reminder of history, this poster print adds an authentic and intriguing touch to any room in your home or office. Embrace the rich storytelling power of art and bring this piece of history to life in your space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.2cm x 42cm (21.3" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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In this photo print, we are transported back to the year 1877, where a unique establishment called "A Convicts Home" thrived in Drury Lane, London. Former policeman Mr Bayliss can be seen on the left, engaging in conversation with Ramo Sammy, a local Indian drummer known as the tam tam man. The Victorian dining room exudes an air of nostalgia and history. As our eyes wander through the scene captured by John Thomson's lens, we notice basins filled with steaming leg of beef soup being served to ex-convicts who have found solace within these walls. The aroma must have been tantalizingly comforting for those seeking redemption and a fresh start. The presence of a sign indicates that this humble establishment catered to both men and women who had experienced life behind bars. It is fascinating to witness how society extended its hand towards those who were once considered outcasts. Amidst all this human activity, an adorable dog sits quietly nearby - perhaps offering companionship and loyalty to those present. This image serves as a reminder that even in challenging times, kindness and compassion can prevail. John Thomson's photograph from his iconic series "Street Life in London" co-authored by Adolphe Smith, allows us to glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten. It captures not only the physical setting but also the spirit of resilience and hope that prevailed during that time period.
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