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Canvas Print : Dorchester Union Workhouse, Dorset
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Dorchester Union Workhouse, Dorset
The chapel (left of centre) and main building (right) of the former Dorchester Union Workhouse, Dorset. The workhouse, designed by George Wilkinson, later became Damers Hospital. Date: 2000
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Media ID 7193369
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20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases the Dorchester Union Workhouse in Dorset, a once formidable institution that later transformed into Damers Hospital. The intricate detail of the chapel on the left and the grandeur of the main building on the right are beautifully rendered in this vintage photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online, dating back to the year 2000. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and textures of the image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home. Order now and let this piece of history tell a story in your personal 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.
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This evocative photograph captures the historic Dorchester Union Workhouse in Dorset, England, as it stood in the year 2000. The image showcases the chapel, located to the left of the main building, and the imposing main building itself. Designed by architect George Wilkinson, this workhouse was a place of last resort for the destitute and the desperate, a grim reminder of a time when the welfare system was far less generous than it is today. The Dorchester Union Workhouse, also known as Damers Hospital after its later use as a mental health institution, was established in 1837 as part of the New Poor Law. The New Poor Law aimed to reduce the cost of poor relief by forcing able-bodied paupers to work in exchange for shelter and food. The workhouse regime was intentionally harsh, with long hours, meager rations, and strict discipline intended to deter people from entering the workhouse unless absolutely necessary. The chapel, with its tall spire and ornate details, stands in stark contrast to the utilitarian main building. It served as a place of worship for the workhouse residents, offering a small measure of comfort and solace in an otherwise bleak existence. The main building, with its large windows and red-brick facade, housed the workrooms, dormitories, and administrative offices. Today, the Dorchester Union Workhouse stands as a testament to a bygone era, a time when the plight of the poor was seen as a matter for the community rather than the state. While the building has been repurposed as Damers Hospital, its history as a workhouse remains an important part of Dorset's rich cultural heritage.
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