The Great Hall at the strangers home, West India Dock Road, a lodging
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The Great Hall at the strangers home, West India Dock Road, a lodging
The Great Hall at " the strangers home, " West India Dock Road, a lodging for seafaring Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders. 1889
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
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Great Hall Lodging Africans Strangers Home West India Dock Road
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection transports us back to the year 1889, offering a glimpse into an extraordinary place known as "The Great Hall at the strangers home, West India Dock Road". This grand hall served as a lodging for seafaring Asiatics, Africans, and South Sea Islanders who found themselves in London during their voyages. As we study this image closely, we are immediately struck by the sheer size and magnificence of the hall. The high ceilings adorned with intricate chandeliers create an atmosphere of elegance and grandeur. Rows upon rows of long wooden tables stretch out before us, each meticulously set with plates and cutlery. What truly captivates our attention is the diverse group of individuals gathered within these walls. Seated together are people from different corners of the world - Asians dressed in vibrant traditional garments, Africans displaying colorful patterns on their clothing, and South Sea Islanders exuding a sense of mystery through their unique attire. It is evident that this space was not just a temporary shelter but also a meeting point for cultures to intertwine and stories to be shared. The expressions on their faces reveal both weariness from long journeys across vast oceans and anticipation for what lies ahead. In this single photograph frozen in time, we witness unity amidst diversity; it serves as a reminder that even in unfamiliar surroundings, humanity has always found ways to connect beyond language barriers or geographical boundaries.
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