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The laundry room, Long Grove Hospital, Surrey, 1910
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The laundry room, Long Grove Hospital, Surrey, 1910
The laundry room, Long Grove Hospital, Surrey, 1910. A line of women stand at a row of basins, with piles of laundry on the floor in the foreground.This Victorian mental hospital was one of many erected in the late nineteenth century
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Council Epsom Greater London Council Hospital Laundry Laundry Room Surrey Washing
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The Laundry Room, Long Grove Hospital, Surrey, 1910
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. In this photograph from the early 20th century, we are transported back in time to witness a poignant scene at the heart of Long Grove Hospital. The image captures a line of women standing diligently at a row of basins, their hands immersed in soapy water as they tend to piles of laundry scattered on the floor before them. Long Grove Hospital was one among many Victorian mental institutions constructed during the late 19th century. This particular room served as an essential space where female patients undertook the task of washing clothes for themselves and others within the hospital's walls. The monochrome aesthetic adds depth and texture to this historical snapshot, allowing us to appreciate both the physical labor involved and the resilience displayed by these women amidst challenging circumstances. Their presence is dignified yet enigmatic; their identities remain unknown but their contribution undeniable. Preserved by London County Council Photograph Library and now housed in Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this evocative print offers us a glimpse into an era when such hospitals played crucial roles in society's approach towards mental health care. It serves as a reminder that behind every institution lies countless untold stories waiting to be discovered.
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