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Fire on Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields
The fire which destroyed the Training Ship Wellesley, on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland. In 1868, James Hall and other local businessmen set up a charity to provide shelter for Tyneside waifs and train young men for naval service. Their base from 1874 was the Wellesley until the fire forced the institution ashore to become the Wellesley Nautical School
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1868 1874 Accident Business Man Business Men Charitable Charity Destruction Institution Nautical North Umberland Orphan Orphans Poverty Shelter Skills Tyne Tyneside Waifs Wellesley Workhouse Workhouses 1860s Base
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Fire on Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece of artwork transports you back in time to the historic event of 1868 when the Training Ship Wellesley, located on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland, was engulfed in flames. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is brought to life through our premium canvas printing process. The vivid colors and intricate details of the fire and the surrounding vessels are sure to make a striking addition to any room. Relive history with this beautiful, high-quality 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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 image captures the aftermath of the devastating fire that consumed the Training Ship Wellesley on the River Tyne at North Shields, Northumberland, in 1914. The Wellesley had been the base for the charitable institution established in 1874 by local businessmen, including James Hall, to provide shelter and training for Tyneside waifs and young men for naval service. The institution, which was originally known as the Wellesley Nautical School, was a vital source of support for those growing up in poverty and offered essential skills and transport to the navy. The origins of the charity can be traced back to the 1860s when the local workhouses were overflowing, and there was a pressing need for a more effective solution to address the plight of the area's orphans and destitute youth. The Wellesley, which was moored on the Tyne, provided a home and a sense of community for these young men, offering them the opportunity to learn valuable skills and work towards a career in the navy. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of the morning, caused widespread destruction, reducing the ship to a smoldering wreck. Despite the tragic loss, the spirit of the institution and its supporters remained unbroken. The Wellesley Nautical School was rebuilt, and the young men were housed ashore, continuing their training and eventually going on to serve in the navy. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience of the community and the importance of charitable institutions in providing support and opportunities for those in need during the Victorian era.
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