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Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women
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Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women
Mr Bumble refusing Darby and Joan entry to the Workhouse together. Men and women were housed in separate wards and old couples were reluctant to spend their last days apart. Cardinal Manning wrote They will endure any privation.. rather than break up their homes. From Punch, London, 1888
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1888 Break Cardinal Couples Days Entry Homes Housed Joan Nineteenth Century Poor Poverty Punch Refuge Refusing Relief Separate Workhouse Bumble Darby Endure Manning Reluctant Spend Wards
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This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching scene of Mr Bumble, a stern workhouse official, refusing entry to Darby and Joan, an elderly couple seeking refuge in their final days. In 19th century Britain, poverty was rampant and workhouses were established as a means of relief for the destitute. However, these institutions enforced strict separation between men and women, causing great distress for couples like Darby and Joan who were reluctant to be torn apart. The image reflects the social realities of the time when Cardinal Manning observed that impoverished couples would endure any hardship rather than break up their homes. The desperation etched on Darby's face and the pleading expression in Joan's eyes reveal their profound fear of spending their remaining days apart. Published in Punch magazine in 1888, this photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by those living in poverty during this era. It sheds light on the struggles endured by countless individuals who sought refuge within workhouse walls but found themselves confronted with yet another form of suffering – separation from loved ones. Through this image, we are transported back to London in the late 19th century, where privation was widespread and compassion often seemed scarce. It prompts us to reflect on how far society has come since then while also reminding us that there is still much work to be done to ensure no one is left behind or forced into such heartbreaking circumstances again.
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