Dinner Time

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Dinner Time

circa 1900: Women having their dinner at a workhouse in St Pancras, London. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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General Photographic Agency

Media ID 12559073

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1900 1909 Charity And Relief Work Clothing Crowd Dinner Eating Females Format Landscape Homelessness Moving Activity Poverty Social Issues St Pancras Railway Station Workhouse

EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by the General Photographic Agency in England, takes us back to circa 1900. The image portrays a group of women gathered for dinner at a workhouse in St Pancras, London. These women, dressed in clothing that reflects their social status and poverty-stricken circumstances, sit together with hats on their heads as they partake in this communal meal. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities faced by these marginalized individuals during an era marked by social issues such as homelessness and poverty. As we observe this scene frozen in time, it becomes evident that charity and relief work played an essential role within European society between 1850 and 1919. The setting itself is significant; St Pancras Railway Station looms large behind them, serving as a reminder of the bustling city beyond their confined walls. This juxtaposition highlights both the movement happening around them and their own stationary existence within the workhouse. Preserved through archival means, this historical document serves as a testament to human resilience amidst adversity. It prompts us to reflect upon our collective responsibility towards those less fortunate while reminding us of how far we have come since then. As we contemplate "Dinner Time" let us honor these brave women who endured hardship but found solace even in meager meals shared amongst themselves—a powerful symbol of unity amidst challenging

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