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St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London

St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London


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St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London

In 1847-8 the parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, south west London, erected a workhouse at the east of Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road). The building, designed by Thomas Allom, was a Jacobean style red-brick construction. The site later became St Mary Abbots Hospital

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1840s 1847 1848 Allom Brick Health Jacobean Kensington L Aw Lane Parish Poor Poverty Workhouse Workhouses Wright Marloes


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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of St Mary Abbots Workhouse, located at Marloes Road in the heart of Kensington, London. Erected in the mid-1840s by the parish of St Mary Abbots, this Jacobean-style red-brick building was designed by the renowned architect Thomas Allom to provide housing and support for the poor and destitute within the community. The workhouse, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty during the Victorian era, was a place of last resort for those in need. Its imposing facade, with its ornate windows and intricate brickwork, belied the harsh living conditions and hard labor that awaited its inhabitants. The site, now known as St Mary Abbots Hospital, later served as a medical institution, providing care for the sick and infirm. The photograph transports us back in time to the 1840s, a period of significant social and economic change in Britain. The workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective means of caring for the poor, but was often criticized for its cruel and dehumanizing conditions. Despite its controversial history, St Mary Abbots Workhouse stands as an important historical landmark, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the challenges and complexities of providing care and support for those in need. This photograph, with its intricate details and atmospheric quality, invites us to reflect on the rich history of social welfare in London and the enduring legacy of Thomas Allom's architectural masterpiece.

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