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Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them. Tram lines are visible in the roadway. The workhouse, designed by Thomas Layland of Liverpool, opened in 1864. It later became Birkenhead Municipal Hospital, then St Catherines Community Hospital
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Birkenhead Catherine Catherines Cheshire Commissioners Community Dickensian Health Higher Hospitals Infirmary L Aw Legal Legislation Lines Liverpool Municipal Paupers Poor Poverty Roadway Status Workhouse Workhouses Designed Tram Tranmere
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of Birkenhead Union Workhouse. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with a glimpse of Higher Tranmere's Church Road in Birkenhead, Cheshire. Children frolic in the foreground, while the imposing infirmary of the workhouse stands tall in the background. Add an air of nostalgia and character to your space with this beautifully detailed, high-quality Fine Art Print.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.8cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
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1. Title: "A Snapshot of History: Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire - A Victorian Institution Transformed into a Modern Hospital" This evocative photograph, taken in 1906, captures the Union Workhouse in Birkenhead, Cheshire, as it stood on Church Road, Higher Tranmere. The image presents a stark contrast between the past and the emerging modernity of the early 20th century. In the foreground, a group of children huddle together, their expressions hinting at the hardships they have endured. Behind them, the imposing infirmary of the workhouse looms, its Victorian architecture a testament to the social and legal structures that once governed the lives of the poor. Designed by Thomas Layland of Liverpool, the Union Workhouse opened its doors in 1864. It was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective system for the relief of poverty. The workhouse, with its regimented living conditions and strict work regime, was a far cry from the charitable institutions that had previously existed. As the years passed, societal attitudes towards poverty and the care of the sick and infirm began to change. The Union Workhouse in Birkenhead was no exception. In the early 1900s, it underwent a transformation, becoming Birkenhead Municipal Hospital in 1906. Later, it was renamed St Catherine's Community Hospital, serving the local community well into the 20th century. The photograph also reveals the emergence of the tram system, with visible tram lines in the roadway. This new mode of transportation symbolizes the progress and modernization that was taking place in Birkenhead and beyond. The Union Workhouse, once a symbol of the harsh realities of poverty and the legal structures that governed the lives of the destitute, now stands as a reminder of the past and a testament to the evolution of healthcare and social welfare in Birkenhead, Cheshire.
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