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Canvas Print : Children at Alexandra Orphanage, Haverstock Hill, London
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Children at Alexandra Orphanage, Haverstock Hill, London
Nursery children playing ring-a-roses at the Alexandra Orphanage on Maitland Park Road, Haverstock Hill, North London
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Media ID 4419125
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Alexandra Circle Haverstock Homes Maitland Nursery Orphan Orphanage Orphans Poverty Ring Roses Workhouse Workhouses
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Bring the heartwarming history of London's Alexandra Orphanage into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image of children playing ring-a-roses, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, evoking feelings of nostalgia and joy. Each Canvas Print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and exceptional detail that truly bring the scene to life. Add a touch of history and charm to your living space, and create a story worth sharing with our 'Children at Alexandra Orphanage, Haverstock Hill, London' Canvas Print.
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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 a moment of joy and innocence amidst the harsh realities of poverty and institutional living at the Alexandra Orphanage on Haverstock Hill in North London. Established in 1874, the Alexandra Orphanage was one of many charitable institutions that provided shelter and care for children who had been abandoned, orphaned, or left destitute. The image shows a group of nursery children gathered in a circle, playing the traditional rhyme game of 'Ring-a-Rosies.' Their smiling faces and outstretched hands, clutching roses made from paper or cloth, belie the difficult circumstances that shaped their young lives. The setting of the photograph, with its narrow, cobblestone road and lush, green park in the background, offers a stark contrast to the austere, red-brick facade of the orphanage. The Alexandra Orphanage, located on Maitland Park Road, was part of a larger complex of workhouses and charitable institutions that dotted Haverstock Hill during the late Victorian era. These institutions, while well-intentioned, were often criticized for their harsh living conditions and the stigma attached to those who resided in them. Despite these challenges, the children at the Alexandra Orphanage were provided with a sense of community and a semblance of normalcy through activities like playing games and attending school. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of children, even in the most trying of circumstances. It also offers a glimpse into the historical context of child welfare and the complex social issues that shaped the lives of countless children in Victorian England.
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