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On Poverty Point - out of work London Actors chatting
" On Poverty Point" - York Road, London SE1 - The York Hotel pub. Out of work actors discussing their lot, most on the point of poverty... Date: circa 1895
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Acting Actors Discuss Discussion Lamps Lanterns Phil Point Poor Poverty Profession Raincoat Southbank Unemployed
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On Poverty Point: A Gathering of Unemployed Actors in Late 1890s London This evocative photograph captures a group of out-of-work actors huddled together on the pavement outside The York Hotel pub on York Road in London, circa 1895. The scene exudes an air of somber camaraderie as the actors, dressed in raincoats and holding lanterns or lamps, engage in deep discussion about their shared plight. The rain-soaked pavement and dimly lit lanterns add to the sense of hardship and struggle. The York Hotel, located on the South Bank of the Thames, was a popular gathering place for actors who found themselves out of work. The area was known for its theaters and music halls, but the competition for roles was fierce, leaving many performers without steady employment. The actors in this photograph appear to be at their wit's end, their faces etched with worry and concern. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of actors during this period, when the profession was notoriously unstable and insecure. Actors relied on the goodwill of friends and patrons to survive during lean times, and the prospect of poverty was a constant threat. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of unemployment and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its depiction of a moment in time when the struggles of out-of-work actors were a common occurrence. It offers a unique insight into the lives of those who pursued a career in the arts during an era when financial security was elusive, and the future was uncertain.
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