Canvas Print : 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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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history with a view of the dining-hall at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, which opened in 1902. The intricate details and rich colors are brought to life in this high-quality canvas print, creating a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. Relive the past while adding a touch of timeless charm to your space."
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.
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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