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Workhouse, Casual Ward
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Workhouse, Casual Ward
A workhouse casual ward which the poster on the right suggests is in the vicinity of Reading in Berkshire. The tramps and vagrants who occupied the room slept on hammocks slung between hooks attached to the wall and to a metal rail
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of poverty and destitution in the 1930s, as depicted in a workhouse casual ward located in the vicinity of Reading, Berkshire. The dimly lit room is filled with long, narrow hammocks, each slung between hooks attached to the wall and a metal rail. The tramps and vagabonds who occupied this space had no other option but to sleep in these cramped conditions. The room's sparse furnishings and bare walls serve as a stark reminder of the desperate living conditions faced by the poor during this era. The poster on the right adds an additional layer of historical context, suggesting that this image was taken in the 1930s. The use of hammocks instead of beds was a common practice in workhouses during this time, as a way to save on resources and accommodate as many people as possible. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing valuable insight into the social and economic hardships faced by those who were unable to support themselves during this period. The metal rail and hooks, which now seem so uninviting, were once the only shelter for those who had nowhere else to turn.
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