A casual worker shovelling stones from his cell

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A casual worker shovelling stones from his cell

This intriguing image entitled, The sieve in the wall: in the casual ward, shows a casual, or a man who receives temporary relief in a workhouse that is not his own parish shovelling stones he has broken through the grille of his cell or the space adjoining the room he sleeps in. In order to earn his keep he has to break rocks into pieces small enough fit through the grill

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing image, entitled "The Sieve in the Wall," depicts a hardworking man in a casual ward of a workhouse, shoveling stones through a small opening in the wall of his cell. The man, dressed in tattered clothes and with a determined expression on his face, is earning his keep by breaking rocks into pieces small enough to fit through the grille of his cell or the adjoining room where he sleeps. The year is 1909, and this image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of the workhouse system in England during the Victorian era. The casual ward was a place for men who were not from the parish where the workhouse was located and therefore did not qualify for long-term relief. These men were required to work to earn their keep, often performing menial labor such as breaking stones or other physically demanding tasks. The small opening in the wall, resembling a sieve, served as the only means for the man to transport the broken stones out of his cell. The cramped and dimly lit space, with its cold, bare walls, underscores the harsh living conditions endured by those in the workhouse system. Despite the challenging circumstances, the man's resilience and determination are evident in his focused expression and steady shoveling motion. This historical image offers a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by the working class during this period and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Image Courtesy of Mary Evans Prints Online. Not to be reproduced without permission.

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