Canvas Print : Parish Workhouse, Hooe, Sussex
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Parish Workhouse, Hooe, Sussex
The former parish workhouse at Hooe, located on Hooe Common, Sussex
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Media ID 4418038
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Common L Aw Parish Poor Poverty Workhouse Workhouses
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the historic charm of Hooe Parish Workhouse into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This beautifully detailed image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the former workhouse located on Hooe Common in Sussex. The textured canvas material and vibrant colors bring out the rich history and intricate details of this Rights Managed photograph, making it a stunning addition to any room. Elevate your decor and start your collection with this unique piece of history."
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of life in the Parish Workhouse at Hooe Common, Sussex, in 1909. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of the social welfare system that existed during the Edwardian era in England. The Parish Workhouse was a place of last resort for those who were unable to support themselves, providing shelter, food, and basic care for the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm. The Union workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to deter able-bodied people from becoming dependent on parish relief by imposing harsh living conditions and labor requirements. In this photograph, we see the imposing and austere exterior of the Hooe Workhouse, with its high walls, barred windows, and forbidding entrance. The building's design reflects the institutional nature of the workhouse, with its uniformity and lack of individuality, reflecting the regimented and disciplined environment within. The image also reveals the stark contrast between the comforts of home and the harsh conditions of the workhouse. The residents of Hooe Workhouse would have lived in cramped and sparsely furnished dormitories, eating communal meals, and performing mandatory labor tasks as part of their daily routine. Despite the challenges and hardships faced by those who lived in the Parish Workhouse, it remains an important part of Sussex and English history. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the social and economic conditions that existed during the Edwardian era and the role that institutions like the workhouse played in providing care and support for those in need.
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