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Belfast workhouse Boys Ward
Boys in their beds in a ward or dormitory at the Belfast Union workhouse, Ireland. The room is decorated for Christmas and a figure dressed as Santa Claus stands next to a Christmas tree. Date: 1906
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Media ID 23265072
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Beds Belfast Claus Dormitory Dressed Stands Ward Workhouse
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the historical charm of the past into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular print showcases a heartwarming image of the Belfast Union workhouse Boys Ward, captured in 1906. The scene is set for the holiday season, with boys in their beds adorned with festive decorations, and a jolly Santa Claus standing next to a beautifully lit Christmas tree. Add this captivating piece to your collection and relive the nostalgia of a bygone era. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium materials and vibrant colors to ensure a stunning, museum-quality display. Order now and bring a piece of history into your living 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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of Christmas at the Belfast Union Workhouse in 1906. The Boys' Ward or Dormitory is filled with rows of simple iron beds, each occupied by a young boy, some fast asleep while others gaze curiously at the festive decorations that have transformed the stark and spartan room. A large Christmas tree, adorned with tinsel, baubles, and candles, stands proudly in the corner, casting a warm and inviting glow over the scene. The presence of Santa Claus, dressed in his traditional red suit and white beard, adds an air of magic and wonder. He stands next to the tree, a smile playing on his lips as he prepares to distribute gifts to the boys. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of joy and celebration, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The Belfast Union Workhouse, established in 1845, was a place of last resort for those in need, providing shelter and relief for the destitute, the sick, and the elderly. The boys in this photograph were likely orphans or children whose families were unable to care for them. Despite the harsh realities of their daily lives, the spirit of Christmas brought a brief moment of happiness and hope to their world. This photograph is a rare and poignant glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of children living in a Belfast workhouse during the early 20th century. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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