A Place To Call Home Exhibition - Histories of Homelessness
Unhelpful, negative attitudes towards homelessness persist, especially in the media. By exploring stories of homelessness in the past, we can untangle some of the ongoing misunderstandings that exist today.
Introducing Histories of Homelessness

Victorian and Edwardian people experiencing homelessness were unfairly judged by society. They were punished and criminalised on the basis of their personal condition, state of being and economic status. But these attitudes aren’t confined to history, explore the stories below and the impact of legislation that is still legally in use today.
The 1824 Vagrancy Act
Learn more about the 1824 Vagrancy Act through a blog written by Nick Crowson for the charity crisis
Stories from the past
About the Histories of Homelessness project
Learn more about Histories of Homelessness project through this short introductory video