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St Josephs Home, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Elderly male inmates sit by their beds in a ward of the St Josephs Home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Date: Date unknown
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Beds Elderly Inmates Newcastle Poor Sisters Tyne Ward
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly, run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The image, taken in a ward of the home, shows several elderly male residents seated by their beds, each lost in thought or engaged in quiet conversation. The atmosphere is one of tranquility and care, with the Sisters tending to their charges in the background. St. Joseph's Home was established in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the late 19th century, with the first residents moving in in 1879. The home was founded to provide a safe and loving environment for the elderly and infirm, particularly those who had no other means of support. The Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic religious order, have been running the home since its inception. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the residents of St. Joseph's Home, a place where they could find comfort, companionship, and care in their later years. The Sisters worked tirelessly to provide for their charges, offering them a sense of dignity and respect in their final years. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of care for the elderly, and the role that institutions like St. Joseph's Home have played in providing for those in need. The image is also a testament to the dedication and compassion of the Little Sisters of the Poor, who continue to provide care for the elderly and infirm to this day.
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