Strand Workhouse, Edmonton
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Strand Workhouse, Edmonton
A group of unidentified men at the Strand Union Workhouse, Edmonton
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Edmonton Orphan Orphanage Orphans Strand Unidentified Welfare Workhouse Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment at the Strand Union Workhouse in Edmonton, London, circa 1910. The image shows a group of unidentified men, their faces etched with the signs of hardship and weariness, gathered around a young boy. The boy, dressed in a threadbare shirt and trousers, looks up at the men with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. The Strand Union Workhouse was one of the largest workhouses in London, established to provide relief and shelter for the destitute, the homeless, and the orphaned. The workhouse system, a legacy of the Elizabethan Poor Laws, was designed to discourage idleness and encourage self-sufficiency through forced labor. Children in the workhouse were often separated from their families and placed in separate dormitories. They received minimal education and were expected to work long hours in the workhouse kitchens, laundry, or on the farm. The conditions in the workhouse were often harsh, with inadequate food, clothing, and medical care. Despite these challenges, the children in the workhouse formed close bonds with one another and the adults who cared for them. This photograph captures a moment of connection and care between the men and the young boy, a reminder of the resilience and humanity that endured even in the harshest of circumstances. The history of the Strand Union Workhouse is a testament to the complex and often heartbreaking realities of poverty and social welfare in early 20th century London. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in time, a moment of human connection and compassion amidst the challenges of the past.
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