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Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket
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Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket
An admission ticket for the workhouse at Downpatrick in County Down, Northern Ireland. The voucher was issued to a destitute persons by the union relieving officer who assessed the means of poor relief claimants. Date: 1930s
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Admission Destitute Downpatrick Issued Means Relieving Ticket Voucher Workhouse Persons
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Jigsaw Puzzles collection: Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket. This intriguing puzzle transports you back in time to County Down, Northern Ireland, with an authentic admission ticket from the Downpatrick Workhouse. Issued by the union relieving officer, this vintage ticket offers a glimpse into Ireland's past, when the workhouse system served as the last resort for the destitute. Each piece of this meticulously crafted jigsaw puzzle brings history to life, allowing you to connect with the past as you piece together this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Solve the puzzle and display your completed masterpiece as a conversation starter, or challenge friends and family to join you on this historical journey. The Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket jigsaw puzzle is more than just a puzzle – it's a window into the past!
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Ticket to Survival: Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket, Northern Ireland, 1930s This hauntingly poignant photograph captures an original Downpatrick Workhouse Admission Ticket from County Down, Northern Ireland, dating back to the 1930s. The ticket serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by the destitute during this era. Issued by the Union Relieving Officer, this voucher granted entry to the workhouse for those in desperate need of assistance. The Union, a government organization established to provide relief to the poor, assessed the means of potential recipients, and this ticket represents the only means of entry for those deemed eligible. County Down, located in Northern Ireland, was one of the six counties of Ulster that remained part of the United Kingdom after the partition of Ireland in 1921. During the 1930s, the economic depression hit the region hard, leaving many families destitute and struggling to make ends meet. The Downpatrick Workhouse, much like others across the United Kingdom, was a last resort for those with no other means of support. Conditions within these institutions were often harsh, with long hours, meager rations, and a strict regimen designed to instill discipline and self-sufficiency. This admission ticket, now a historical artifact, offers a glimpse into a bygone era when the welfare safety net was far less extensive than it is today. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who, despite their hardships, continued to persevere in the face of adversity. The ticket's faded ink and worn edges bear testament to the countless hands that have held it over the decades, each with a story of struggle, survival, and ultimately, hope. This photograph invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the progress we have made in providing for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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