Four penny coffin

It was operated by the Salvation Army during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to provide comfort and aid to its destitute clients.

Moreover, he was allowed to lie down flat on his back and sleep in a coffin-shaped wooden box.

What made this unique is that it was the cheapest homeless shelter in London at that time that allowed its clients to lie down on their back and sleep.

The Salvation Army also offered shelters that allowed its clients to sleep on a bed for a much higher price.

Hence, the coffin house was popular because it offered an economical and mid-range solution for homeless clients looking for relief from the cold.