Sunday Music for the Indigent Poor
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Sunday Music for the Indigent Poor
Sunday Music for the Indigent Poor by Clemet Flower. The scene depicts the dining-hall of the City Road workhouse where the National Sunday League were putting on a concert for the inmates. Date: 1901
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Concert Depicts Dining Indigent Inmates League Putting Sunday Workhouse
Sunday Music for the Indigent Poor
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is a poignant and evocative photograph by Clemet Flower, capturing a moment of respite and communal connection in the grim reality of a workhouse in 1901. The scene unfolds in the dining-hall of the City Road workhouse, where the National Sunday League was putting on a concert for its indigent residents. The National Sunday League, a charitable organization, aimed to provide entertainment and spiritual upliftment to those in need, particularly on Sundays when they were not engaged in labor. The photograph depicts a crowd of inmates, mostly women and children, gathered around the stage, their rapt attention focused on the musicians performing before them. The musicians, dressed in their Sunday best, play their instruments with fervor and dedication, their faces expressive with emotion. The atmosphere is one of unity and shared experience, a brief moment of joy and distraction from the harsh realities of life in the workhouse. The dining-hall itself is sparsely furnished, with long tables and benches lining the room, and a simple banner bearing the National Sunday League's emblem hanging above the stage. The natural light streaming in through the windows casts a warm glow over the scene, adding to the sense of hope and optimism. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the power of music to uplift and inspire, even in the most challenging of circumstances. It offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of those who lived in workhouses and the charitable organizations that sought to make their existence more bearable.
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