The 'Penny Sit-Up', Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, c1900 (1901). Artist: Unknown.

The 'Penny Sit-Up', Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, c1900 (1901). Artist: Unknown.

2-635-014 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The 'Penny Sit-Up', Salvation Army shelter, Blackfriars, London, c1900 (1901). The Penny Sit-Up, one of the first homeless shelters to be created in Blackfriars, was operated by the Salvation Army during the late 19th century and early 20th century as a response to the high rates of homelessness due to eviction orders. The individuals could pay a penny to sit in the warm room all night. Lying down was not permitted. From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Photograph

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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

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Society & Culture Issues & Causes

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Society & Culture Wealth & Poverty


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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6767x5088
File Size : 33,624kb


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  1. 0580040437
  1. 2-635-014
  1. 2635014

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