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Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates
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Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates
Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates so that they were seen as places of last resort. The Devil watches as a child is dragged from its mother, while an Angel covers its face unable to meet the mothers pleading eyes. Cartoon from Punch, London, 1843
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1843 Angel Cartoon Charity Child Conditions Devil Eyes Face Imposing Meet Mother Nineteenth Century Places Pleading Poor Poverty Punch Resort Unable Watches Covers Destitution Dragged Harsh Inmates Regulations Workhouses
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This powerful print captures the heart-wrenching reality of the Poor Law regulations in 19th century Britain. The image, taken from a cartoon published in Punch magazine in London in 1843, depicts a scene that reflects the destitution and desperation faced by those who found themselves within the workhouses. In this poignant illustration, we see a child being forcibly separated from its mother as she pleads for mercy with tear-filled eyes. The Devil ominously watches over this distressing event, symbolizing the harsh conditions imposed on inmates within these institutions. On the other hand, an Angel covers its face unable to witness such suffering, highlighting their inability to intervene or provide solace. The cartoon serves as a stark reminder of how workhouses were seen as places of last resort for those trapped in poverty. These facilities were designed to enforce strict regulations that subjected inmates to severe living conditions and limited freedoms. Through this image, we are transported back to a time when charity was insufficient and society failed to adequately support those most vulnerable. It is a haunting representation of the struggles endured by countless individuals during this era of social inequality. As we reflect upon this historical snapshot captured almost two centuries ago, it reminds us of our responsibility today to combat poverty and ensure that no one is left behind or forced into such desperate circumstances again.
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