Canvas 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
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10415971
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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the striking and poignant "Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London" canvas print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a crowd of men waiting for admission to The Embankment shelter, an iconic Salvation Army establishment located at 115B Blackfriars Road in London. The powerful composition and rich colors of this photograph are beautifully rendered on our high-quality canvas, creating a captivating piece that tells a story of resilience and hope. Add this inspiring artwork to your home or office space and let its timeless message touch your heart.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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