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Framed Print : Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall

Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall



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Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall

A view of the dining-hall at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, opened in 1902 Date: 1902

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Media ID 7199633

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22"x18" Modern Frame

Step back in time with our stunning Framed Print of Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall, an evocative image from the past. This beautifully detailed print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into history with its depiction of the dining hall at the Brentford Union Workhouse, opened in 1902. The intricate architectural details and the hustle and bustle of daily life in the workhouse come alive in this captivating piece. Add an air of history and character to your home or office with our high-quality Framed Print, expertly crafted to bring you the very best in vintage aesthetics.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

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 stark reality of life in the Brentford Union Workhouse dining hall in Middlesex, England, circa 1902. The workhouse system, established in England and Wales from the Elizabethan period until the mid-20th century, was designed to provide relief and shelter for the destitute, the elderly, the sick, and the unemployed. Those who entered the workhouse were required to surrender their personal possessions and adhere to a strict regimen of work and discipline in exchange for food and shelter. In this image, we see a long, dimly lit dining hall filled with long tables and benches, where paupers would gather to eat their meager meals. The high ceilings and bare brick walls exude an air of institutional austerity, while the expressionless faces of the diners suggest the somber and often dehumanizing conditions they endured. The workhouse system, which aimed to deter dependency and encourage self-sufficiency, was a controversial and deeply divisive aspect of Victorian social policy. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into a bygone era, providing a powerful reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by those who were forced to rely on the charity of the state during times of need.

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