Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Towns > Islington
Islington parish workhouse, London
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Islington parish workhouse, London
The Islington parish workhouse was opened in 1870 on St Johns Road in Islington, North London. Designed by RH Burden, it could house more than 1000 inmates. It was later known as Hillside. This view shows the main building, three storeys high and surmounted by a clock tower
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4464271
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10415927
Burden Clock Hill Side Imposing Inmates Institution Institutional Islington L Aw Legislation Main Parish Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Storeys Windows Workhouse Workhouses Designed
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Styles
> Victorian Architecture
> Architecture
> Towers
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> John Hillers
> Arts
> Artists
> H
> John Hills
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Boroughs
> Islington
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Towns
> Islington
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of the Islington Parish Workhouse, located on St John's Road in North London. Opened in 1870 and designed by R.H. Burden, this institutional building was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective system for housing and caring for the destitute and pauperized population. The main building, three storeys high and surmounted by a clock tower, could accommodate over 1000 inmates during its peak operation. The imposing structure, with its large windows and high walls, reflects the Victorian and Edwardian era's attitudes towards poverty and the institutionalization of the poor. The Islington Parish Workhouse, later known as Hillside, was a significant urban institution that served as a shelter and a place of last resort for those in need. The image of the clock tower, standing tall against the sky, serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this once-controversial building. Designed by R.H. Burden, the building's architectural style is a blend of Victorian and Edwardian influences, with its red brick facade and ornate details. The photograph, taken around 1910, provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into the social history of poverty and housing in London during this period. The Islington Parish Workhouse, with its imposing presence and rich history, stands as a testament to the complex and often controversial relationship between law, poverty, and urban institutions in Victorian and Edwardian England.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
