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Blind Hannah Brentford, 1827
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Blind Hannah Brentford, 1827
Hannah Brentford, blind musician of Bunhill-row, shown here aged 24 giving a street performance of hymns, accompanied by her violin. Blinded from the age of two by smallpox, she supports herself and her aged mother on the alms of passers by in the streets of Finsbury, London. Date: 1827
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1820s 1827 Alms Audience Blind Brentford Bunhill Busking Finsbury Hannah Hymns Instrument Musician Performance Performer Singer Singing Sings Small Pox Violin Musical
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This evocative image captures the moment of a moving street performance by Blind Hannah Brentford, a 24-year-old blind musician from Bunhill-row in Finsbury, London, in 1827. Dressed in the fashionable attire of the 1820s, Hannah sits with her violin, her expressive face focused intently on the audience before her. Having been blinded by smallpox since the age of two, Hannah relies on the generosity of passersby to support herself and her aged mother. The scene unfolds on a bustling London street, with onlookers gathered around, some moved to tears by her soulful rendition of hymns. The violin, a precious instrument that amplifies her music and adds depth to her voice, rests in her capable hands. Hannah's story is one of resilience and determination, as she turns her adversity into a source of inspiration and beauty for those around her. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the power of music to transcend boundaries and touch the hearts of all who hear it.
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