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Louisa Twining 1869 Dawsons

A portrait of Louisa Twining from 1868. She became a campaigner for improvement in conditions for workhouse inmates and founded the Workhouse Visiting Society. Date: 1869

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1868 Campaigner Conditions Founded Improvement Inmates Louisa Pauper Twining Visiting Workhouse

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This evocative portrait captures the determined and compassionate gaze of Louisa Twining, a pioneering social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of workhouse inmates in Victorian England. The photograph, taken in 1868, portrays Twining in her late thirties, dressed in a simple yet elegant Victorian outfit. Her expression conveys a deep sense of empathy and commitment to her cause. At a time when the plight of the pauper class was often overlooked or dismissed, Twining became a vocal campaigner for reform. She was particularly concerned with the conditions in workhouses, which were notorious for their harsh treatment of the poor and destitute. In response to this, Twining founded the Workhouse Visiting Society in 1869. The Workhouse Visiting Society aimed to bring about change from the inside, by encouraging volunteers to visit workhouses and report on the living conditions they found there. Through their efforts, they were able to bring attention to the inadequacies of the system and pressure the government to make improvements. Twining's tireless advocacy and commitment to social justice made her a respected and influential figure in the world of Victorian social reform. This powerful image of Louisa Twining serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion and determination in the face of social injustice. It is a testament to the enduring power of individual action to bring about positive change, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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