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Married Inmates Quarters, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham

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Married Inmates Quarters, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham

Married inmates quarters at what is believed to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey. This type of accommodation was reserved for couples both of whom were over 60. A well dressed couple standing at the far end may be the workhouse master and matron. A clergyman sits at the far left of the picture

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Accommodation Clergyman Couples Dressed Elderly Holborn Inmate Inmates L Aw Lane Married Master Matron Merton Mitcham Poor Poverty Quarters Surrey Workhouse Workhouses 1907


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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Married Inmates Quarters of the Holborn Union Workhouse in Mitcham, Surrey, circa 1907. The image offers a glimpse into the living conditions of elderly, married couples who found themselves in poverty and in need of assistance from the workhouse system. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, with a long table occupying the center, surrounded by simple wooden benches. A well-dressed couple, likely the workhouse master and matron, stand at the far end of the room, overseeing the scene. A clergyman, seated at the far left, suggests that religious services may have been held in this space. The aged and humble decor, with its worn wooden walls and peeling wallpaper, underscores the stark reality of life for those who resided here. The presence of books on the table hints at the importance of education and self-improvement, even in such challenging circumstances. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical living conditions for the elderly poor during the Edwardian era, and the societal structures that existed to support them. The photograph, taken around the year 1907, is an invaluable historical document that sheds light on the complexities of poverty, age, and social welfare during this time.

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