Shoemakers Shop at Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
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Shoemakers Shop at Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
Interior view of shoemakers workshop at the Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham Date: 1905
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Shoemakers Shop at the Holborn Union Workhouse in Mitcham, London, in the year 1905. The workhouse system, established in England and Wales during the 16th century, was designed to provide relief and shelter for the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm. Paupers were required to work in exchange for their keep, and the Shoemakers Shop was one of many workshops where they could earn their daily rations. The scene reveals a bustling workshop filled with the sounds, smells, and sights of craftsmanship. Shoemakers, mostly men, are intently focused on their tasks, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The room is dimly lit, with natural light filtering in through small windows, casting long shadows that add depth and texture to the image. The air is thick with the scent of leather and glue, a testament to the labor-intensive process of shoemaking. The workbenches are cluttered with tools and materials – hammers, lasts, awls, and piles of leather. The shoemakers are dressed in simple, practical clothing, their hands calloused from years of labor. The room is sparsely furnished, with a few wooden stools and shelves for storing supplies. The walls are bare, save for a few posters and calendars, reminding the workers of the passing days and months. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the paupers who lived and worked in the Holborn Union Workhouse. It is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by the poor and destitute in Victorian England, and the importance of community and craftsmanship in the face of adversity.
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