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Framed Print : London County Council Night Office, Charing Cross Bridge
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London County Council Night Office, Charing Cross Bridge
Applicants waiting outside the London County Councils Night Office at Charing Cross Bridge, Central London. The Office had telephone links to the citys casual wards, as well as to the Salvation Army, Church Army, and other voluntary organisations. Casuals requiring accommodation were assessed at the Office and given a ticket for admission to a specific institution
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Media ID 4470491
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Accommodation Admission Applicants Casual Casuals Charing Charitable Charity Council Depression Homeless Homelessness Institution Off Ice Organisations Over Coat Poverty Queue Queueing Recession Salvation Ticket Voluntary Waiting Ward Wards Workhouse Workhouses Assessment
22"x18" Modern Frame
Discover the timeless charm of history with our exquisite framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the captivating image "London County Council Night Office, Charing Cross Bridge" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this piece transports you back in time to Central London in the early 20th century. The photograph captures the essence of a bustling urban scene, with applicants patiently waiting outside the London County Councils Night Office. This historic office, located near Charing Cross Bridge, served as a vital connection to the city's casual wards and the Salvation Army. Add this evocative framed print to your home or office to infuse it with a rich sense of history and character. Each print is carefully crafted to preserve the authenticity and beauty of the original image, making it a unique and intriguing addition to your space. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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 poignant moment in London's history, as applicants huddle outside the London County Council Night Office at Charing Cross Bridge in the 1930s. The office served as a vital link between the city's casual wards, charities, and voluntary organizations, providing assessment and admission tickets for those in need of shelter during a time of great poverty and depression. The scene portrays a long queue of individuals, many wearing coats and hats, waiting patiently on the pavement for their turn to be assessed. The bridge in the background, with its ornate architecture and the hustle and bustle of Central London in the distance, serves as a stark contrast to the somber mood of the moment. The London County Council Night Office was a crucial resource during the Great Depression, when unemployment rates were at an all-time high and the city's homeless population was growing rapidly. The office connected those in need with the Salvation Army, Church Army, and other charitable organizations, offering a glimmer of hope and a pathway to temporary accommodation in a workhouse or other institution. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who lived through the harsh realities of the 1930s. It also highlights the important role that charities and voluntary organizations play in providing essential services to those in need, especially during times of economic hardship.
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