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St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates
Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 23452612
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Aged Airing Bench Benches Bowler Chatting Elderly Inmate Inmates Londons Marylebone Newspaper Newspapers Pipe Pipes Read Reads Sits Smokers Smokes Socialising Workhouse Workhouses Yard
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating St Marylebone Workhouse Poster Prints from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to circa 1905 with a poignant depiction of aged male inmates engaged in quiet moments of camaraderie. They sit in the workhouse's airing yard, sharing stories, reading newspapers, and smoking pipes. This powerful poster print is a mesmerizing addition to any historical or social studies collection, igniting conversations about the past and the human spirit. Order yours today and bring history to life in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the aged male inmates of London's St Marylebone Workhouse, as they gather in the airing yard, engaging in social activities that bring a semblance of normalcy to their daily lives. The workhouse, located in the heart of London, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the elderly, who were unable to support themselves. In this image, we see a group of men, dressed in ragged clothing, sitting on benches, deep in conversation, while others read newspapers or smoke their pipes. The men's expressions convey a sense of camaraderie and companionship, as they find solace in each other's company. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of bowler hats, which were a common accessory for working-class men during this period. The airing yard, with its open windows and natural light, offers a brief reprieve from the cramped and often unsanitary conditions of the workhouse. This photograph provides a poignant glimpse into the social and living conditions of London's elderly and impoverished population during the early 1900s.
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