Fine Art Print : James Hall, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
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James Hall, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
James Hall, who In 1868, with other local businessmen, set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. The Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland, was their base from 1874. A fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore, to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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1868 1874 Business Man Business Men Charitable Charity Cravat Institution Learning Nautical North Umberland Orphan Orphans Philanthropist Philanthropy Poverty Shelter Skills Smart Tyne Tyneside Waifs Wellesley Wing Workhouse Workhouses Base
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the stunning Fine Art Print of James Hall and the Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields, from our Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the late 19th century when local philanthropist James Hall and other businessmen established a charity to offer shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service aboard the Wellesley. This beautifully detailed print is an inspiring tribute to the power of community and the transformative impact of education. Adorn your walls with this exquisite piece of history and let it serve as a constant reminder of the difference one person can make.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 31.7cm x 53.3cm (12.5" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures James Hall, a prominent philanthropist and local businessman from North Shields, Northumberland, in the late 1800s. In 1868, Hall and other community leaders established a charitable institution named the Wellesley, dedicated to providing shelter and training for Tyneside waifs and young men, preparing them for naval service. The Training Ship Wellesley, moored on the River Tyne, served as their base from 1874. Dressed in a smart Victorian suit, complete with cravat and collar pin, Hall exudes a sense of authority and compassion. The boys in the background, dressed in their nautical uniforms, display a mix of curiosity and eagerness, reflecting the educational and transportative nature of the institution. The Wellesley was a vital resource for young boys who, in the 1860s and 1870s, often faced poverty, orphanhood, and the harsh realities of workhouses. The institution offered them a chance to learn valuable skills, gain an education, and potentially secure a future in the navy. Unfortunately, a fire in 1914 forced the institution ashore, leading to its transformation into the Wellesley Nautical School. This photograph, taken in the 1870s, serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Wellesley and the impact it had on the lives of countless young men in the North East of England.
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