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Fine Art Print : Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, Garratt Lane, London
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Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse, Garratt Lane, London
Part of the new Wandsworth & Clapham Union Workhouse, at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane in south west London. It opened in 1886 and was designed by TW Aldwinckle. The large building on the left contained male and female dining halls on its ground floor, with a chapel above. After 1930 the site became the London County Councils Brocklebank Institution
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1886 1896 Aldwinckle Brocklebank Chapel Clapham Council Dining Floor Garratt Institution L Aw Lane Poor Poverty Wandsworth Workhouse Workhouses
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Wandsworth & Clapham Workhouse by Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back in time to the late 19th century, showcasing the intricate details of TW Aldwinckle's design for the Union Workhouse in south west London. Opened in 1886, this historic building is a testament to the past and a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring the rich heritage of Wandsworth & Clapham to your home or office with our premium quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Workhouse, located at Garratt Lane in south west London. Built in 1886 and designed by T.W. Aldwinckle, this historic structure was a key component of the British social welfare system during the Victorian era and into the early 20th century. The large building on the left of the image housed both male and female dining halls on its ground floor, providing sustenance for the destitute and needy. Above the dining halls was a chapel, where residents would gather for religious services and community gatherings. The Workhouse, which opened in 1886, was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reduce the number of paupers in the workhouse system by making the conditions so unpleasant that able-bodied individuals would prefer to work rather than rely on public assistance. However, by the 1930s, social welfare policies had evolved, and the site became the London County Council's Brocklebank Institution, serving as a home for the elderly and infirm. The image, taken in the late 1890s or early 1930s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of poverty and social welfare in London. The grandeur of the building's architecture, with its intricate details and large windows, stands in stark contrast to the hardships faced by those who sought refuge within its walls. Today, the site is a reminder of the historical significance of the workhouse system and the evolution of social welfare policies in the United Kingdom.
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