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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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Media ID 4470417
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Berkshire Casual Dormitory Doss Hammock Hammocks Hooks L Aw Poor Poverty Sleeping Tramps Vagrants Ward Workhouse Workhouses
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints range. This captivating image, "Workhouse, Casual Ward" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into history. Depicting a workhouse casual ward, believed to be situated in the vicinity of Reading, Berkshire, this evocative photograph reveals the harsh realities of the past. The tramps and vagabonds in the room slept on hammocks suspended from hooks attached to the walls. Add this powerful piece to your collection and bring history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.5cm (14" x 8.9")
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.
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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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