Rowton House, Kings Cross Lodgers Scullery
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Rowton House, Kings Cross Lodgers Scullery
Lodgers Scullery at the Rowton House, Kings Cross, London Date: circa 1902
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Media ID 14262000
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
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In this evocative photograph, taken circa 1902, we are granted a glimpse into the daily life of the residents of Rowton House, a lodging establishment located in the bustling Kings Cross area of London. The image captures the scene in the scullery, a functional space where the lodgers would have prepared their meals. The room is filled with an assortment of utilitarian objects, each with a purpose in the daily routine of the lodgers. A large copper boiler dominates the scene, its polished surface reflecting the dimly lit room. Nearby, a wooden table is laden with dishes, utensils, and foodstuffs, suggesting that meal preparation is underway. The lodgers, mostly men, can be seen in the background, some engaged in conversation, others tending to their tasks. Their expressions are focused and determined, a testament to the communal living arrangement that was common in the late Victorian era. The room is filled with a sense of camaraderie and shared responsibility, as each man contributes to the preparation and cleaning up of the meal. Despite the modest surroundings, there is a sense of warmth and community in the scene. The lodgers, though likely from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, come together in this shared space to cook and eat, creating a sense of belonging and connection. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the social fabric of London's past, and the simple pleasures of communal living. Rowton House, with its scullery and other shared spaces, provided a vital service to the working men of London, offering affordable lodgings and a sense of community in a time when such things were in short supply. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of these men, and the bonds that were formed in the shared spaces of this historic lodging house.
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