Asiatics Collection
The Strangers Home in Limehouse, London, 1857, was a refuge for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders, providing shelter and support to those far from home
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The Strangers Home in Limehouse, London, 1857, was a refuge for Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders, providing shelter and support to those far from home. This historic institution, established over a century before, echoes the words of ancient philosopher Alexander Issus (333BC): "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." In this enlightened space, the diverse community thrived, as depicted in lithographs such as "Some Inmates of the Strangers Home" and "Sketches at the Strangers Home." Newcomers were welcomed with open arms, as shown in "Receiving Applicants," and friendships blossomed, as evidenced by the warm interaction between two Nestorian residents in "Two Nestorians at the Strangers Home." The Strangers Home continued to be a beacon of hope and acceptance into the late 19th century, with its doors open to all, reflecting the enduring spirit of unity and compassion embodied by its founder, Alexander V Darius.