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St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates
Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905
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Media ID 23452612
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Aged Airing Bench Benches Bowler Chatting Elderly Inmate Inmates Londons Marylebone Newspaper Newspapers Pipe Pipes Read Reads Sits Smokers Smokes Socialising Workhouse Workhouses Yard
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Discover the captivating history of St. Marylebone Workhouse with our intricately designed jigsaw puzzles from Media Storehouse. This enchanting puzzle, featuring an image from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you back in time to circa 1905. Witness the daily life of the male inmates as they sit in the airing yard, engaging in conversation, reading newspapers, and smoking pipes. Immerse yourself in the rich details of this vintage photograph and bring history to life piece by piece. Engaging, educational, and a great way to unwind - our jigsaw puzzles offer a unique and rewarding experience for all ages.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 76cm x 50.2cm (29.9" x 19.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the aged male inmates of London's St Marylebone Workhouse, as they gather in the airing yard, engaging in social activities that bring a semblance of normalcy to their daily lives. The workhouse, located in the heart of London, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the elderly, who were unable to support themselves. In this image, we see a group of men, dressed in ragged clothing, sitting on benches, deep in conversation, while others read newspapers or smoke their pipes. The men's expressions convey a sense of camaraderie and companionship, as they find solace in each other's company. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of bowler hats, which were a common accessory for working-class men during this period. The airing yard, with its open windows and natural light, offers a brief reprieve from the cramped and often unsanitary conditions of the workhouse. This photograph provides a poignant glimpse into the social and living conditions of London's elderly and impoverished population during the early 1900s.
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