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Mens Infirm Ward at St Pancras Workhouse
Patients in bed in the mens infirm ward at St Pancras Workhouse, London. Date: 1905
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Media ID 7193619
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14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the hauntingly poignant "Mens Infirm Ward at St Pancras Workhouse" photograph from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image offers a glimpse into history, capturing patients in quiet repose within the confines of a long-gone London workhouse. Dated 1905, this rights-managed print invites viewers to reflect on the past, fostering a deeper appreciation for the human condition and the passage of time. Bring this poignant piece of history into your home or office, and let the power of this powerful image resonate with you.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.6cm (14" x 9.7")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Infirm Ward of St. Pancras Workhouse, 1905 This evocative photograph captures a moment in time within the infirm ward of St. Pancras Workhouse, located in London, England, during the early 20th century. Established in 1736, workhouses like St. Pancras were institutions designed to provide shelter, food, and care for the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm, in exchange for their labor. The image reveals a scene of quiet desperation, with several men lying in their beds, their expressions conveying a sense of weariness and resignation. The dimly lit room, with its bare walls and simple wooden furniture, speaks volumes about the harsh living conditions that these paupers endured. The presence of a nurse or attendant in the background suggests that some level of care was being provided, but the overall atmosphere is one of poverty and suffering. The workhouse system, which persisted in England until the 1940s, was a controversial aspect of Victorian-era social welfare. Critics argued that it perpetuated a culture of dependency and stigma, while supporters believed it to be a necessary means of providing relief to the most vulnerable members of society. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of poverty and the importance of compassionate care for those in need. The passage of time has transformed the St. Pancras Workhouse into a symbol of a bygone era, its once-imposing walls now overshadowed by the modernity of the surrounding area. Yet, the memories and stories of the men who once resided within its walls continue to resonate, serving as a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the enduring capacity for empathy and care.
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