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

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

Caption: 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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Print size: 57.3 × 43.1 cm | 2664.2 × 2003.1 in (300 dpi)

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