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Entertainment given by Mr. Gurney Barclay, at Leytonstone...London City Mission, 1865. Creator: Unknown
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Entertainment given by Mr. Gurney Barclay, at Leytonstone...London City Mission, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Entertainment given by Mr. Gurney Barclay, at Leytonstone, to the agents of the London City Mission, 1865. Engraving from a photograph. 'Mr. Gurney Barclay (of the firm of Messrs. Barclay, Bevan, and Co.), with his excellent lady, invited the 390 agents of the London City Mission to spend their customary annual holiday [ie day out] at [their] residence...By twelve o'clock the beautifully laid-out grounds of Mr. Barclay began to assume a very animated appearance; and for a time the healthful game of football or cricket, or the delightful stroll through the beautiful conservatories, consoled those who are accustomed to pursue their benevolent labours amid scenes of squalor and vice in the back slums of this crowded city. At the sound of a gong, however, they were soon all collected in a spacious marquee which had been erected in the grounds. Here were six or seven tables spread for an abundant and most palatable repast, which the missionaries knew how to enjoy...the day's proceedings were concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the worthy host and hostess...[The missionaries'] work is to pioneer a path among the most wretched and debased of the population'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865
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A Day Out with Mr. Gurney Barclay - A Moment of Respite for City Missionaries
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This photograph print, taken in 1865, captures a rare moment of joy and relaxation for the agents of the London City Mission as they take a break from their arduous work among the city's most wretched populations. The esteemed Mr. Gurney Barclay (of Messrs. Barclay, Bevan & Co.) has invited these dedicated missionaries to spend their annual holiday at his Leytonstone residence.
As seen in this photograph, the beautifully manicured grounds of Mr. Barclay are abuzz with activity as the agents engage in lively games of football and cricket or take leisurely strolls through the stunning conservatories. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie and conviviality, a welcome respite from their usual labors amidst scenes of squalor and vice.
The highlight of this special day out comes when all gather beneath a spacious marquee for an abundant feast spread across six or seven tables. As they indulge in the sumptuous repast, the missionaries are reminded that even in the midst of hardship, there is always room for gratitude and appreciation - as evidenced by their heartfelt vote of thanks to Mr. Barclay and his lady.
This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of these selfless individuals who dedicate themselves to pioneering a path among London's most vulnerable populations. It serves as a testament to the power of kindness, generosity, and community in bringing people together - if only for a brief moment - from their daily struggles.
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