Framed 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
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the moving and poignant "Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in history as a crowd of men, weary and hopeful, wait outside the Salvation Army shelter in London. The black and white photograph, rights managed, offers a powerful reminder of the past and the enduring strength of community support. Bring this historic scene into your home or office with our carefully crafted frames, designed to preserve and enhance the beauty of this timeless image.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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