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Metal Print : Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
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Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
A crowd of vagrants awaiting admission to the Salvation Army shelter for men (known as The Embankment) at 115B Blackfriars Road, London
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Media ID 4464401
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Admission Blackfriars Charitable Charity Embankment Homeless Homelessness L Aw Legislation Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Queue Queueing Salvation Shelter Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Waiting Workhouse Workhouses 1902
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history and social impact into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints. This captivating image, "Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London," showcases a poignant moment in time from Mary Evans Prints Online. Depicting a crowd of individuals awaiting admission to The Embankment, the Salvation Army shelter for men on Blackfriars Road, this photograph offers a glimpse into the past. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, but also thought-provoking conversation starters. Each print is meticulously printed on a lightweight, rust-free aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Add this powerful image to your collection and let the story unfold.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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
This evocative photograph captures a crowd of men, huddled together on the pavement outside The Salvation Army shelter for men, located at 115B Blackfriars Road in London, in 1902. Known as "The Embankment," the shelter provided refuge and temporary housing for the city's homeless and destitute population. The scene depicts a line of paupers and vagrants, dressed in tattered clothing and wearing hats, eagerly awaiting admission to the shelter. The atmosphere is one of hope and desperation, as these men, many of whom were likely former laborers or artisans who had fallen on hard times, sought relief from the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness. The photograph offers a glimpse into the historical context of the time, when legislation such as the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 had forced the poor into workhouses, and the streets of London were filled with the desperate and destitute. The Salvation Army, a charitable organization founded in 1865, provided a much-needed alternative to the workhouse system, offering food, shelter, and spiritual guidance to those in need. The image also highlights the urban landscape of late-Victorian London, with its crowded streets and imposing architecture. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring issue of poverty and homelessness, and the vital role that charitable organizations continue to play in providing essential services and support to those in need.
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