Poor Collection (page 7)

The Distress in Ireland: Outside the Courthouse, Galway - Waiting for Relief, 19th century

Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Artist: Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin
Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peters Square in Rome, 1754. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Francis and Poor Man
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI takes off his cloak and gives it to a poor man. Date: 1182 - 1226

Holborn Union Infirmary, Highgate, London
The Holborn Union Infirmary, Archway Road, Highate, North London. A tram passes by. The infirmary, which was opened in 1879, was designed by Henry Saxon Snell

Union Workhouse, Mildenhall, Suffolk
The Mildenhall Union workhouse on Kings Way, Mildenhall, Suffolk. Opened in 1895, it replaced the previous premises elsewhere in the town which had become inadequate

Greenwich Union Cottage Homes, Sidcup, Kent
Aerial view of The Hollies, the Greenwich & Deptford Union cottage homes at Lamorbey, near Sidcup, Kent, opened in 1902 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Caterham Asylum, Surrey
Aerial view of the Asylum for Imbeciles opened in 1870 at Caterham in Surrey. The Asylum, with its twin at Leavesden, was established by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to provide care for Londons

Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse, Oxfordshire
Firemen stand in a burnt-out section of the Chipping Norton workhouse in Oxfordshire following a fire on 19 March 1911. Sewing machines and cotton reels amongst the debris indicate a sewing room

Poplar Union Schools, Essex
Entrance gates of the Poplar Schools which were established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

The London poor at their Christmas shopping
The poor of London doing their Christmas shopping. This was sketched in the New Cut

West view of Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire, 1776. Artist: William Watts
West view of Nottingham Castle, Nottinghamshire, 1776

Eversholt / Poor House
Eversholt, Bedfordshire: the Poor House Date: 1815

The Tichborne Dole, 1671
BAL8121 The Tichborne Dole, 1671 by Tilborgh, Gillis van (1625-78); Tichborne House, Hampshire, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Boys Playing Dice, c. 1670-75 (oil on canvas)
XIR62474 Boys Playing Dice, c.1670-75 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 146x108 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

An Irish Country Man and his Donkey, Northern Ireland
The Poor Mans Friend. A sentimental postcard of an Irish Country Man and his Donkey, Northern Ireland, standing outside their farmstead. Date: circa 1904

The Poor -- dogs in shabby clothes

Infant crawling across the ground as it learns to walk. Photographed in a rural area of the Gulu region of Uganda

Aerial view, Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire
An aerial view of Wesham Park Hospital, Lancashire. It was originally erected in 1907 as the Fylde Union workhouse, then served as a military hospital during World War One

Proposed new Union workhouse, Gateshead
Birds eye view, with inset plan, of the proposed new union workhouse at Gateshead, County Durham. It was designed by Messrs Newcombe and Knowles of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and JH Morton of South Shields

Scene in Petticoat Lane
Traders in Petticoat Lane selling an eclectic selection of tools-saws, chisels, plyers, locks and even a giant corkscrew are laid out on the street

Olive Malvery serving in a sweet shop
In the early 1900s, Olive Malvery, an established singer and reciter of verse, became known for her investigative reports of Londons poor, especially women

West Derby Union cottage homes, Fazakerley, Liverpool
Distant view of the West Derby Union cottage homes at Fazakerley, Liverpool. The homes were opened in 1889 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Kensington & Chelsea District School, Boys Band
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Training Ship Indefatigable, New Ferry, Cheshire
The Training Ship Indefatigable, moored on the River Mersey, off New Ferry, Cheshire, was established in 1865 to receive the sons and orphans of sailors, and other poor and destitute boys

Islay Combination Poorhouse, Bowmore, Argyllshire
The Islay Combination Poorhouse was established in around 1865 near Bowmore, Islay. It later became known as Gortanvogie House

Union Infirmary, Bagthorpe, Nottingham
The front of the Nottingham Union Infirmary at Bagthorpe with staff standing outside. Designed by Arthur Marshall, the infirmary and its accompanying workhouse were opened in 1903

Savoy Palace (C16)
The Royal Palace of the Savoy at the time of Henry VIII; although a royal barge is depicted here, the building was then used as a hospital for the poor

Various Cuts of Beef
Beef cuts of poor and inferior quality

Telegraph Parrot
No one told this poor parrot on a telegraph pole that it would need to buy a telephone before it could chat to its mates

Statement of Poor Relief in St Lukes Parish, 1854
A printed summary statement of the poor relief statistics for the London parish of St Luke for the week ending 5 August 1854

Tariff Reform Needed
How can the poor British agriculturist compete with foreign produce - German and American shops - the Chicago Meat Trust ? The answer is TARIFF REFORM, of course !

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Young girls of Ischia (w / c on paper)
XIR18080 Young girls of Ischia (w/c on paper) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The largest slums, Korail, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Here and Now #5
Tal Paz-Fridman

Here and Now #2
Tal Paz-Fridman

People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho)
8672968 People thrown into poverty pawning their belongings, Portugal, 17th Century (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Carthusians: Daily Distribution of Victuals to the Poor at the Monastery Dorr (litho)
8666646 The Carthusians: Daily Distribution of Victuals to the Poor at the Monastery Dorr (litho) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Beggars (pencil on paper)
8683483 Beggars (pencil on paper) by Bonzagni, Aroldo (1887-1918); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: "Beggars", by Aroldo Bonzagni (1887 - 1918)

Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse, 19th century
5308695 Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting blind inmates of the Stepney Workhouse)

Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century
5308600 Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting villagers going to church for the Easter service)

The character Oliver Twist
5308168 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver, unhappily apprenticed to the under-taker Sowerby)

The character Oliver Twist
5308166 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver has been restored to Fagin and the boys by Bill Sykes and Nancy)

Robin Hood
5307673 Robin Hood.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. An expert with the longbow and quarter-staff)

A mother and child
5616540 A mother and child; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and child having breakfast in their bed-sit. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1872); Universal History Archive/UIG

A charitable lady visiting a poor family and helping to care for one of its members who is dying
5615923 A charitable lady visiting a poor family and helping to care for one of its members who is dying. By Luke Fildes (1843-1927) an English painter and illustrator

Fisher's Alley (or Fisher Lane): animation of the inhabitants, northwest of the King Charles Court of Greenwich
MMM5457557 Fisher's Alley (or Fisher Lane): animation of the inhabitants, northwest of the King Charles Court of Greenwich Hospital (the current site of Greenwich Pier), London

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"Capturing the Essence of Poverty: A Glimpse into Art and Reality" In Jean Francois Millet's renowned masterpiece, "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, we witness a poignant scene of two humble peasants pausing to pray in a field. Their worn-out clothes and tired expressions speak volumes about their impoverished existence. Similarly, William Hogarth's "Gin Lane" from 1751 portrays the devastating consequences of poverty and alcoholism. The chaotic streets filled with destitute individuals highlight the despair that engulfs those trapped in the cycle of addiction and deprivation. Abram Arkhipov's "Paying a Visit" captures the struggles faced by impoverished families during times of illness. The somber atmosphere within this artwork reflects their limited access to healthcare resources, emphasizing how poverty can exacerbate suffering. Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham stands as a symbol of hope for those living in poverty-stricken areas. Despite financial constraints, this institution provides vital medical care to underserved communities, offering solace amidst adversity. Millet's second depiction of "The Angelus" reminds us that poverty is not confined to one era or location; it persists throughout history. This painting serves as a timeless reminder that many individuals continue to endure economic hardships worldwide. On Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, children partake in activities like compass drills and knotting classes despite their disadvantaged backgrounds. These images remind us that even amid scarcity, education remains an essential tool for breaking free from the shackles of poverty. Tragedy struck on Montparnasse when an accident occurred – an unfortunate event highlighting how precarious life can be for those already struggling financially. It serves as a stark reminder that misfortune does not discriminate based on wealth or social status. Guinness Trust Buildings on Brandon Street stand tall as affordable housing options provided by philanthropic organizations aiming to alleviate homelessness and combat poverty.