Sunday Evening Meeting in Haslar Hospital, 1858
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Sunday Evening Meeting in Haslar Hospital, 1858
The late Sir Edward Parrys Sunday evening reading in one of the wards of Haslar Hospital, Hampshire. Date: 1858
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1850s 1858 Audience Congregation Evangelical Hampshire Meeting Parry Patients Prayer Sunday Worship Haslar
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This evocative image captures the scene of a Sunday evening meeting at Haslar Hospital in Hampshire, England, in 1858. The late Sir Edward Parry, a prominent evangelical Christian figure, is seen seated at a table in the center of the room, surrounded by a rapt audience of patients and hospital staff. The atmosphere is one of quiet devotion and communal worship, as the congregation gathers to listen to Sir Edward's words and engage in prayer and reflection. The interior of the hospital ward is sparsely furnished, with simple wooden benches lining the walls and a few windows letting in the soft glow of the setting sun. The patients, dressed in the modest clothing of the 1850s, sit attentively, their faces expressing a range of emotions from deep contemplation to quiet reverence. Sir Edward, with his stern yet compassionate expression, holds a Bible in one hand and gestures with the other, as if emphasizing a point in his sermon. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the religious and social practices of the time. It also highlights the importance of faith and community in the lives of those who were sick or in need, and the role that institutions like Haslar Hospital played in providing not only medical care but also spiritual support. The image is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of faith and the human spirit to find solace and connection in the most challenging of circumstances.
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