Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room
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Kings Cross Rowton House - Dining Room
Men in the dining room at the Kings Cross Rowton House, London. The House was one of six large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses for working men opened in the capital by Lord Rowton (Montagu William Lowry Corry). Date: 1899
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1899 Capital Carehome Corry Dining Hostels Low Cost Lowry Montagu Opened Rowton Childrens
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Kings Cross Rowton House in London, taken in 1899. The image shows a group of working men gathered in the dining room, engaged in conversation and enjoying their meal. The room is filled with long wooden tables and benches, each set with plates and cutlery, suggesting that a large number of men have already come and gone. The atmosphere is communal and convivial, with the men appearing to be in good spirits. Lord Montagu William Lowry Corry, also known as Lord Rowton, established the Kings Cross Rowton House and five other similar institutions in London as part of his commitment to providing affordable accommodation for working men. These large, low-cost hostels or doss-houses, as they were known, offered a roof over the heads of thousands of men who would otherwise have been homeless or sleeping rough. The Kings Cross Rowton House also had a children's home and care facilities, reflecting Lord Rowton's broader concern for the welfare of the most vulnerable members of society. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of working men in late Victorian London, a time when poverty and social inequality were rife. Despite the challenging circumstances, the men in the photograph appear to be making the best of their situation, finding solace and companionship in each other's company. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of community and the role that charitable institutions can play in supporting those in need.
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