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Fine Art Print : Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
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Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
A crowd of vagrants awaiting admission to the Salvation Army shelter for men (known as The Embankment) at 115B Blackfriars Road, London
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Media ID 4464401
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Admission Blackfriars Charitable Charity Embankment Homeless Homelessness L Aw Legislation Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Queue Queueing Salvation Shelter Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Waiting Workhouse Workhouses 1902
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the powerful storytelling of this iconic black-and-white photograph from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. Depicting the crowd of vagrants waiting for admission to the Salvation Army shelter on Blackfriars Road, London, this image by Mary Evans Prints Online offers a poignant glimpse into history. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and stunning detail. Bring this evocative piece of social history into your home or office and start a conversation about the past, present, and future of social welfare. Order your Fine Art Print of 'Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London' today.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.6cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a crowd of men, huddled together on the pavement outside The Salvation Army shelter for men, located at 115B Blackfriars Road in London, in 1902. Known as "The Embankment," the shelter provided refuge and temporary housing for the city's homeless and destitute population. The scene depicts a line of paupers and vagrants, dressed in tattered clothing and wearing hats, eagerly awaiting admission to the shelter. The atmosphere is one of hope and desperation, as these men, many of whom were likely former laborers or artisans who had fallen on hard times, sought relief from the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical context of the time, when legislation such as the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 had forced the poor into workhouses, and the streets of London were filled with the desperate and destitute. The Salvation Army, a charitable organization founded in 1865, provided a much-needed alternative to the workhouse system, offering food, shelter, and spiritual guidance to those in need. The image also highlights the urban landscape of late-Victorian London, with its crowded streets and imposing architecture. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring issue of poverty and homelessness, and the vital role that charitable organizations continue to play in providing essential services and support to those in need.
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