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Police guard for Slate Club Money, Old Street, London
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Police guard for Slate Club Money, Old Street, London
In what was then the largest Slate Club in England, 15, 000 in cash was distributed to the 13, 000 members of the New Tabernacle Church, Old Street, London. This picture shows the length they went to to protect the cash before distribution. A Slate Club was a society whose members contributed small sums weekly or monthly to a fund held by the secretary, to be shared out at Christmas or on some other special occasion. Slate clubs derived their name from the original practice of chalking the names of the members up on a slate.
circa 1911
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Bags Band Cash Distribution Fund Funds Guard Guarding Hope Members Money Police Men Protect Protection Security Shared Sharing Slate Tabernacle Money Bags
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In this evocative photograph taken circa 1911, a group of determined police officers stand guard over stacks of money bags in the dimly lit room of Old Street's New Tabernacle Church in London. The scene unfolds in what was then the largest Slate Club in England, where an impressive sum of 15,000 pounds was about to be distributed among the 13,000 members. The Slate Club, a socio-economic society, was a unique phenomenon of the time. Members contributed small weekly or monthly sums to a communal fund, which was held by the secretary and shared out at Christmas or on special occasions. The name "Slate Club" originated from the original practice of chalking the names of the members up on a slate. The meticulous planning and security measures taken to protect the substantial cash before distribution are evident in this photograph. The police officers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, stand watchfully over the money bags, their stern expressions conveying a sense of duty and responsibility. The room is dimly lit, adding an air of mystery and intrigue. A woman, perhaps a member of the church or the organizing committee, sits at a table nearby, carefully sorting through papers. The Slate Clubs played a crucial role in the lives of their members, providing a sense of hope and community during challenging economic times. The distribution of the funds was an eagerly anticipated event, and the meticulous security measures taken to protect the cash were a testament to the importance placed on fairness and transparency. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when community, cooperation, and the simple joy of sharing were the cornerstones of social interaction.
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