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Working Girls Hostel
House of Rest holiday home for working women at Babbacombe, Devon Date: 1882
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1882 Babbacombe Fireplace Gathering Hostel Rest
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This evocative photograph captures a scene from the Working Girls' Hostel, also known as the House of Rest, located in the picturesque seaside town of Babbacombe, Devon, in 1882. The Hostel was established to provide a comfortable and affordable holiday home for working women, offering them a much-needed respite from their daily toils. The image shows a group of middle-class women gathered around a cozy fireplace, engaged in social activities. The fireplace, with its ornate mantelpiece and hearth, adds a sense of warmth and homeliness to the room. The women, dressed in their Sunday best, appear to be enjoying each other's company, perhaps playing cards or engaged in a lively conversation. The Working Girls' Hostel was a pioneering institution in Britain during the 19th century, providing a much-needed social outlet for working women who often spent long hours in factories, mills, and other workplaces. The Hostel offered its residents a chance to relax, socialize, and recharge, away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. The photograph provides a glimpse into the social scenes of the time, offering a window into the lives of working women during the Victorian era. It also highlights the importance of community and social connections, which were essential for the physical and emotional well-being of working women. The Working Girls' Hostel was a testament to the power of collective action and the desire to create spaces that catered to the unique needs of working women in Britain during the 19th century.
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