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Union Workhouse, Chard, Somerset



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Union Workhouse, Chard, Somerset

The Chard Union workhouse, also known locally as Sunnylands, in Chard, Somerset. The people in front are presumably the master and matron (right) and porter and nurse (left). The building, designed by George Wilkinson, was erected in 1836-8

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1830s 1836 Chard Drive Drive Way L Aw Master Matron Nurse Poor Porter Poverty Somerset Wilkinson Workhouse Workhouses


12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print

"Bring history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece, "Union Workhouse, Chard, Somerset" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past. Depicting the master, matron, porter, and nurse of Chard Union Workhouse in Somerset, this image is a poignant reminder of a bygone era. The high-quality canvas material and vibrant colors bring out the intricate details of this evocative image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home. Order your Union Workhouse Canvas Print today and let the story unfold."

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 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")

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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Union Workhouse in Chard, Somerset, as it stood in 1906. Designed by George Wilkinson and erected between 1836 and 1838, this imposing Victorian edifice was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and destitution in rural England during the 19th century. The image shows the master and matron, resplendent in their formal attire, and the porter and nurse, standing solemnly at the entrance of the workhouse. The driveway leading up to the building, flanked by trees, adds an air of isolation and remoteness to the scene. The Union Workhouse, also locally known as Sunnylands, was established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reform the haphazard and often cruel workhouse system that had existed prior to this legislation. The new workhouses were designed to be self-sufficient institutions, with residents expected to work in return for their keep. Conditions were often harsh, with long hours, meagre rations, and strict discipline enforced. George Wilkinson, the architect of this particular workhouse, was a prolific designer of such institutions, having built over 50 workhouses across the country. The Chard Union Workhouse is a fine example of his design, with its symmetrical façade, tall chimneys, and grand entranceway. The building's imposing presence reflects the harsh realities of the time, when the welfare of the poor was seen as a matter for the state rather than a collective responsibility of society as a whole. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the workhouse represented the last resort for those in need, and the very concept of poverty was viewed through a very different lens.

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