Photographic Print : Waiting for Casual Ward
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Waiting for Casual Ward
Waiting for admission to Marylebone Casual Ward, for a nights lodging
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Media ID 581102
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10026294
Admission Casual Charity Community Lodging Marylebone Waiting Ward
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the captivating world of "Waiting for Casual Ward" with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image depicts a poignant moment in time, capturing the anticipation and anxiety of an individual waiting for admission to a casual ward in Marylebone. The black and white photograph, with its rich historical context, is a powerful reminder of the past and a beautiful addition to any space. Our high-quality prints preserve the intricate details and tonal range of the original image, ensuring a stunning and authentic presentation. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add depth and character to your decor.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.5cm (14" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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, titled "Waiting for Casual Ward" (Mary Evans Picture Library ref: MEPL/0001313), offers a glimpse into the past of London's Marylebone Workhouse and Infirmary, which operated from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries. The image captures a group of men, huddled together in the cold and rain, patiently waiting for admission to the Casual Ward. The Casual Ward was a temporary shelter for the destitute, those who were unable to prove they had a regular source of income or a fixed abode. The ward provided a night's lodging and a hot meal, but the conditions were far from ideal. The men in this photograph appear weary and worn, their clothing tattered and bedraggled, reflecting the harsh realities of life for the impoverished in Victorian London. The history of the Marylebone Workhouse and Infirmary is an important chapter in the social history of London. The workhouse system was established in the 16th century as a means of providing relief to the poor, but it was not until the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834 that the system was standardized and centralized. The Marylebone Workhouse, located in what is now Regent's Park, was one of the largest workhouses in London, with a capacity to house over 1,000 inmates. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the charitable and community efforts that once existed to help those in need, and the challenges they faced in their quest for shelter and sustenance. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit, as the men in the photograph continue to wait, despite the hardships they have endured.
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