Canvas Print : Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
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Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
The Llwynypia Homes, near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, were opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union. An infirmary was added in 1909, and in 1927 the site was renamed Llwynypia Hospital
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Glamorgan Health Homes Infirmary L Aw Pontypridd Poor Poverty Rhondda Subsidiary Treatment Workhouse Workhouses 1927
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Canvas Print of "Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales" from our Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the early 1900s with its striking depiction of Llwynypia Homes in Pontypridd, Wales. Opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union, these buildings played a significant role in the community's history. Bring this piece of history into your home with our high-quality Canvas Prints, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vivid colors of this classic photograph. Enhance your living space with a touch of history and timeless beauty.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of Llwynypia Homes in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, a subsidiary workhouse established in 1903 for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union. The image transports us back in time to the Edwardian era, a period marked by significant social and economic change in Wales. At the turn of the 20th century, poverty was rampant in the Rhondda Valley, and the need for institutions like Llwynypia Homes to provide care and support for the destitute was acute. The workhouse system, a legacy of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to provide a deterrent to poverty by offering only the bare necessities of life to its inmates. The photograph shows the grand entrance to the Homes, with its ornate stonework and tall, arched windows. The buildings exude an air of institutional authority, reflecting the paternalistic attitude of the time towards those in need. However, the addition of an infirmary in 1909 and the renaming of the site as Llwynypia Hospital in 1927 signaled a shift towards more compassionate care. The image offers a poignant reminder of the history of poverty and social welfare in Wales, and the evolving approach to healthcare and treatment of the vulnerable in society. The Llwynypia Homes stand as a testament to the complex and often controversial history of the workhouse system and the enduring need for institutions to provide care and support for those in need.
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