Workhouse dining hall, Oliver Twist film, 1948
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Workhouse dining hall, Oliver Twist film, 1948
A workhouse dining hall interior, from the 1948 film of Oliver Twist, directed by David Lean. The religious mottos reminded the inmates that due gratitude was in order for the care they were receiving
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1948 Bare Benevolence Bleak Brick Work Bricks Catering Charity Dickens Dickensian Dining Director Good Gratitude Grim Inmate Inmates L Aw Lean Moral Morality Motto Mottos Movie Oliver Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Shelter Twist Workhouse Workhouses
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of a workhouse dining hall as depicted in the 1948 film adaptation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, directed by the renowned British filmmaker David Lean. The bleak and austere atmosphere of the scene is emphasized by the stark brick walls, bare tables, and the religious mottos inscribed on the walls, serving as constant reminders to the pauper inmates of their dependence on the charity and benevolence of the workhouse authorities. The Victorian and Edwardian era workhouse system, which provided shelter and food for the poor, was a grim and moralizing institution, instilling a sense of gratitude and obedience in its inhabitants. The mottoes, which read "God Bless the Workhouse" and "Rule of Law is God's Law," underscored the religious and moral underpinnings of the workhouse system. The set design, with its attention to detail and authenticity, perfectly conveys the historical accuracy and authenticity of the film. The image transports us back to the forties and the 1940s, providing a glimpse into the harsh realities of poverty and the importance of charity and benevolence during that era.
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