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Labour-yard of the Bethnal-Green Employment and Relief Association, in East London. The stagnation of trade which followed on the commercial crisis of 1866, deprived many thousands of the industrious poor of their ordinary means of livelihood. The effort was originated by Angela Burdett-Coutts, grand-daughter of banker Thomas Coutts, daughter of Sir Francis Burdett, richest heiress in Europe, whoses munificent charties in the east of London were well known. Date: 1868
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1868 Angela Association Bethnal Breaking Burdett Charities Charity Community Conditions Coutts Employment Labour Poor Poverty Scheme Stones Unemployed Unemployment Workhouse Workhouses Yard 1860s Stonebreaker
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Bethnal-Green Employment and Relief Association's labour-yard in East London, established in 1868. The stagnation of trade during the commercial crisis of 1866 left thousands in the industrious poor without their usual means of livelihood. This initiative, spearheaded by Angela Burdett-Coutts, a wealthy philanthropist and heiress, aimed to provide relief and employment opportunities to those in need. Burdett-Coutts, the grand-daughter of banker Thomas Coutts and daughter of Sir Francis Burdett, was renowned for her charitable works in the East End of London. The Bethnal-Green Employment and Relief Association was one of her many efforts to alleviate poverty and improve the living conditions of the working class during the 1860s and the 19th century. The photograph shows a group of men at work in the labour-yard, breaking stones to create aggregate for construction projects. The atmosphere is somber, yet there is a sense of community and purpose among the workers. The stones, piled high and scattered around the yard, serve as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by the unemployed during this period. The stonebreaking scheme offered temporary employment and a small wage to the unemployed, providing much-needed financial support while they searched for more permanent work. The Association's efforts were instrumental in helping the working class during a time of great economic hardship, offering a glimmer of hope and relief in the face of widespread poverty and unemployment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing valuable insight into the living and working conditions of the working class during the Victorian era in Britain.
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