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Islington Parish Workhouse
A view of the Islington parish workhouse on Liverpool Road. Date: 1819
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© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
1819 Islington Liverpool Orphan Orphanage Orphans Parish Welfare Workhouse Childrens
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Islington Parish Workhouse on Liverpool Road (1819) - A Haven for Vulnerable Children This evocative image, captured in 1819, offers a poignant glimpse into the history of Islington Parish Workhouse, located on Liverpool Road. The workhouse, a significant part of the social fabric during the Victorian era, served as a refuge for children, orphans, and those in need of care and welfare. The photograph shows the imposing facade of the workhouse, with its grand entrance, barred windows, and expansive grounds. The children, clad in simple clothing, can be seen playing and frolicking in the yard, seemingly oblivious to the hardships that lay ahead. Their joyful expressions and carefree moments, however, belie the harsh realities of life within the workhouse walls. The Islington Parish Workhouse was established to provide care and education for orphans, abandoned children, and those whose families were unable to support them. The institution aimed to provide a basic level of care, with an emphasis on teaching children essential skills to prepare them for a future of self-sufficiency. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by the children within the workhouse, this photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of community care and the resilience of children in the face of adversity. The image invites us to reflect upon the historical context of child welfare and the significant role that institutions like the Islington Parish Workhouse played in shaping the lives of countless vulnerable children during the 19th century.
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