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Inmates of the Chelsea workhouse, London
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Inmates of the Chelsea workhouse, London
Elderly male inmates relax in a garden of the Chelsea workhouse, London. Some are smoking pipes, some are reading newspapers, others are feeding birds. The garden was formerly a graveyard and a few headstones are still visible. The men wore distinctive red caps
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Bench Caps Chelsea Distinctive Elderly Feeding Grave Yard Head Stones Inmate Inmates News Paper Pipe Pipes Relax Relaxing Resident Residents Workhouse 1907
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and tranquility within the Chelsea Workhouse in London during the early 20th century. The image, taken in 1907, depicts a group of elderly male inmates enjoying the outdoors in the workhouse garden. Some men are engrossed in reading newspapers, while others leisurely smoke their pipes. The serene atmosphere is further enhanced by the presence of birds being fed by the residents. The garden, which was once a graveyard, adds an intriguing historical layer to the scene. A few headstones are still visible, serving as a reminder of the past. The men wear their distinctive red caps, signifying their status as inmates. The tree in the background provides a sense of openness and nature, contrasting the institutional setting of the workhouse. The Chelsea Workhouse, established in 1696, was one of the largest and most notorious workhouses in London. It housed the poor, the elderly, and the infirm, who were required to work in exchange for shelter and sustenance. The living conditions were often harsh, and this moment of relaxation and enjoyment in the garden likely brought a welcome reprieve from the daily hardships faced by the inmates. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who resided in the Chelsea Workhouse during the Edwardian era, providing a poignant reminder of the complex realities of life in a historical workhouse.
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