Photographic Print : Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London
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Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London
A line of men gathers near the Whitechapel Workhouse casual ward (vagrants ward) on Thomas Street, East London, waiting for its opening time
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Media ID 4464489
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Admission Bleak Casual Cobble Stone Cobble Stones Depressing Homeless Homelessness L Aw Legislation Opening Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Queue Queueing Stand Tramp Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Waiting Ward White Chapel Workhouse Workhouses 1902
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward, East London" photograph from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time, capturing a poignant moment in history. A line of men huddle together near the Whitechapel Workhouse casual ward on Thomas Street, East London, their expressions a mix of anticipation and apprehension. This powerful photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by the community during that era. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of historical East London into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 19.2cm (11" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 line of men huddled near the Whitechapel Workhouse Casual Ward on Thomas Street in East London, waiting for its opening time in 1902. The bleak and depressing scene portrays the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness during the Edwardian era. The men, dressed in ragged clothing, stand on the cobblestone pavement, their expressions etched with a mix of hope and despair. The Whitechapel Workhouse, also known as the Whitechapel Union Workhouse, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the unemployed. The Casual Ward, or Vagrants Ward, was specifically designed to house able-bodied men who were unable to find work or support themselves. The opening of the ward each day marked the beginning of a new opportunity for these men to receive a hot meal and a bed for the night. The legislation that governed the operation of workhouses, such as the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to reduce the number of paupers by forcing able-bodied individuals to work in exchange for relief. However, the conditions in the workhouses were often harsh and inhumane, leading to widespread criticism and calls for reform. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical struggle against poverty and homelessness in East London during the early 1900s. The line of men, waiting patiently on the cobblestone road, stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit and the resilience of those who faced the most challenging of circumstances.
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