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Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery
A very early photograph of Leeds Workhouse from Burmantofts Cemetery, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire. The workhouse, designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse, was erected by the Leeds Board of Guardians in 1858-1861. It later became part of St James Hospital but is now home to the Thackray Medical Museum
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1850s 1858 Backhouse Beckett Burial Cemetery Elisha Guardians Head Stone Head Stones Health Inscriptions Iron Work L Aw Leeds Masonry Monuments Perkin Poor Poverty Railings Workhouse Workhouses Burmantofts Will I Am
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of Leeds with our exquisite Media Storehouse Photographic Print of "Leeds Workhouse and Burmantofts Cemetery." This early photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the architectural beauty of the Leeds Workhouse located on Beckett Street in West Yorkshire. Designed by William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse, this iconic building was once a vital part of the city's social fabric. Bring a piece of Leeds' history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, genealogists, and anyone with a love for the past. Order yours today and let this captivating image transport you back in time.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between life and death in Victorian Leeds, as depicted by the imposing Leeds Workhouse and the adjacent Burmantofts Cemetery. The Workhouse, designed by architects William Perkin and Elisha Backhouse and erected by the Leeds Board of Guardians between 1858 and 1861, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the poor. Its imposing ironwork and masonry facade served as a reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the law that forced able-bodied paupers into hard labor. The photograph was taken from the grounds of Burmantofts Cemetery, where the workhouse once stood on Beckett Street. The cemetery, established in the 1850s, was the final resting place for many of Leeds' poor and needy. The headstones and monuments bear inscriptions that tell tales of hardship, illness, and early death. The Workhouse later became part of St James Hospital but is now home to the Thackray Medical Museum, which explores the history of healthcare and medical innovations. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the divide between the haves and have-nots was more pronounced, and the concept of social welfare was in its infancy. The railings and buildings in the background of the photograph add to the historical significance of the scene, while the headstones and inscriptions in the foreground serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of poverty and the importance of care and compassion in times of need.
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