Poorhouses Collection

Bridewell Palace in London was built as a residence of King Henry VIII and was one of his homes early in his reign for eight years

Interior of a workhouse in the St Jamess Parish (coloured engraving)
603854 Interior of a workhouse in the St Jamess Parish (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a workhouse in the St Jamess Parish, London)

Instititution for the houseless poor (engraving)
603853 Instititution for the houseless poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated Times (published on 11 December 1858)

Transformation scenes in real life (engraving)
603851 Transformation scenes in real life (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from The Graphic (published on 16 January 1875)

Drouets Infant Pauper Establishment (engraving)
603363 Drouets Infant Pauper Establishment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drouets Infant Pauper Establishment, at Tooting, London)

Distress in the east of London (engraving)
603852 Distress in the east of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distress in the east of London: the Spitalfields soup kitchen)

The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty in winter, Winchester, Hampshire, England
The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty and the surrounding winter landscape; Winchester, Hampshire, England

Poorhouses Buildings Sokolov District Girls Czech Republic
Poorhouses, Buildings in Sokolov District, Girls of the Czech Republic, 1917, Karlovy Vary Region, Konigsberg a. d. Eger, Stadtisches Armenhaus

Almshouses, Wimbledon, London, England

Bath Union Workhouse

Moretonhampstead Almshouses, Devon
Ancient almshouses or poorhouses at Moretonhampstead, Devon Date: Date unknown

Soup kitchen
As soup kitchen for poor people in Stockholm 1892. Date: 1892

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"Poorhouses: A Glimpse into the Lives of the Less Fortunate" Step back in time and explore the world of poorhouses, where destitution and hardship were a daily reality for many. Bridewell Palace, once a lavish residence fit for a king, transformed into an orphanage and correctional facility under the City of London Corporation's care. The interior of St James's Parish workhouse comes to life through a vividly colored engraving, showcasing the stark conditions faced by those seeking refuge within its walls. Institutions dedicated to sheltering the houseless poor emerge from engravings, depicting scenes that tug at our heartstrings. Witness real-life transformations as individuals find solace in Drouets Infant Pauper Establishment or experience distress in East London's impoverished neighborhoods. The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty stands resolute amidst winter's harsh embrace in Winchester, Hampshire. Its existence serves as a testament to society's commitment to providing aid even during nature's harshest seasons. New Year's Eve at St Giles Workhouse captures both hope and despair intertwined within one night. As celebrations unfold elsewhere, residents here find solace amidst their fellow inmates. Across borders, Poorhouses Buildings stand tall in Sokolov District Girls' Czech Republic home - silent witnesses to countless stories etched within their walls. Almshouses scattered throughout Wimbledon and Bath Union Workhouse serve as reminders that poverty knows no boundaries; it affects lives regardless of location or social standing. Finally, Moretonhampstead Almshouses nestled in Devon offer glimpses into communities bound together by shared struggles yet united through resilience. These snapshots unveil poignant moments from history when compassion met adversity head-on. Let us remember these places not only as testaments to human suffering but also as beacons reminding us never to turn our backs on those less fortunate than ourselves.