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Breakfast at Church Army Shelter, London
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Breakfast at Church Army Shelter, London
A 5 am breakfast for homeless men being distributed at a Church Army shelter in London. The Church Army was founded in 1882 by the Rev Wilson Carlile, an evangelist for the Church of England, initially working amongst the poor and needy in the Westminster area of London
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1882 Anglican Area Breakfast Carlile Charitable Charity Evangelism Evangelist Founded Homeless Homelessness Needy Poor Poverty Shelter Westminster Wilson Workhouse Workhouses 1907
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This evocative photograph captures the early morning scene at a Church Army shelter in London during the late 19th or early 20th century. The Church Army, founded by the Reverend Wilson Carlile in 1882, was an Anglican charitable organization dedicated to working amongst the poor and needy in the Westminster area of London. The image shows a group of homeless men gathered around a long table, receiving their breakfast as the sun begins to rise. The atmosphere is one of quiet dignity and mutual support, as the men, many of whom may have previously lived in workhouses or endured the harsh conditions of Victorian and Edwardian poverty, come together to begin their day. The Church Army's work in providing food, shelter, and spiritual support to those in need has continued to be an important part of London's social history, with the organization still operating today. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the enduring challenges of poverty and homelessness, as well as the compassionate response of those who have sought to alleviate suffering and bring hope to the most vulnerable members of society.
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