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Photographic Print : Sinking an Artesian Well, Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
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Sinking an Artesian Well, Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk
The firm of F.H. Buckingham sinking an artesian well at Aylsham Union workhouse in 1923. The workhouse, designed by William J Donthorn, was erected in 1848-9 at Aylsham. It later became St Michaels Hospital
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1840s 1848 Artesian Bore Boring Buckingham Conditions Donthorn Drill Drilling Engineering Health Hole L Aw Labour Labourer Michael Norfolk Poor Poverty Sink Sinking Supply Work Men Workhouse Workhouses 1923 Aylsham Will I Am
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the historical charm of yesteryears with our exquisite selection of Media Storehouse Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "Sinking an Artesian Well, Union Workhouse, Aylsham, Norfolk," takes you back in time to 1923. Witness the firm of F.H. Buckingham as they diligently work on sinking an artesian well at Aylsham Union Workhouse. Designed by William J Donthorn in 1848-9, this architectural masterpiece is a testament to the industrial era. Each print is meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring history into your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed photographic print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.1cm (14" x 8.7")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment as the firm of F.H. Buckingham begins the sinking of an artesian well at Aylsham Union Workhouse in 1923. The workhouse, designed by William J. Donthorn and erected in 1848-9, stands proudly in the background. Once a symbol of the harsh living conditions for the poor during the Victorian era, the workhouse later transformed into St. Michael's Hospital. The men in the photograph, dressed in work clothes and focused on their task, are drilling the ground to reach the artesian water supply. The drill bit bore deep into the earth, and the laborious process of sinking the well was essential for providing clean water to the hospital. The 1840s workhouse conditions were notoriously poor, with residents often suffering from inadequate healthcare and living in cramped, unsanitary environments. The 1920s marked a significant improvement in the workhouse's infrastructure, with the addition of modern amenities like an artesian well to ensure better living and working conditions for the residents. The historical significance of this photograph lies in the intersection of engineering innovation, social reform, and the transformation of the workhouse into a hospital. The image serves as a reminder of the progress made in public health and welfare over the years, and the vital role that engineering and labor played in shaping the landscape of Aylsham, Norfolk.
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