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Bradford workhouse concert programme cover
The cover of the programme for a choral concert given in 1904 to inmates at the Bradford Union workhouse in West Yorkshire. The concert was given by the choir of the Bradford Institution for the Blind. Date: 1904
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Blind Bradford Choir Choral Concert Inmates Institution Programme Workhouse
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This evocative cover page from a 1904 choral concert programme held at the Bradford Union Workhouse in West Yorkshire, England, offers a glimpse into the past of social welfare and community engagement in the early 20th century. The programme, preserved and now available through Mary Evans Prints Online, was produced for an event where the choir of the Bradford Institution for the Blind performed for the inmates of the workhouse. The Bradford Union Workhouse, established in the mid-19th century, was a facility designed to provide relief and shelter to the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm. Inmates lived in spartan conditions, with long hours spent working in the workhouse or in the labor market. The provision of cultural and educational activities, such as this choral concert, was an essential aspect of the workhouse system, aimed at improving the moral and spiritual well-being of the inmates. The Bradford Institution for the Blind, founded in 1836, was an early organization dedicated to providing education and training for visually impaired individuals. Its choir, composed of blind musicians, was known for its exceptional talent and dedication. The choir's performances at various venues around Bradford and the surrounding area were highly regarded, and the opportunity to hear them at the workhouse would have been a much-anticipated event for the inmates. This historical artefact serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community, music, and the human spirit in times of hardship and adversity. The cover's intricate design, featuring a blindfolded Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge, further emphasizes the significance of education and the power of the arts to uplift and inspire.
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