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Entrance to West London District School, Ashford, Staines
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Entrance to West London District School, Ashford, Staines
Staff near the entrance to the West London District School on Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, opened in 1872 as the West London District School for workhouse children from Fulham, Hammersmith, Paddington, and St George Hanover Square. Part of the site is now occupied by HM Prison Bronzefield, a privately run womens prison
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Discover the rich history of West London with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle showcases the Entrance to West London District School, Ashford, Staines, an iconic building near Staines, Surrey. Originally opened in 1872 as a school for workhouse children from Fulham, this image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Engage in a rewarding puzzle experience, bringing history to life piece by piece, and transport yourself back in time. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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
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This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the West London District School in Ashford, near Staines, Surrey, which opened its doors in 1872. The school was established to provide education to workhouse children from the parishes of Fulham, Hammersmith, Paddington, and St George Hanover Square in Middlesex. The children, who were often living in poverty and hardship, were housed in the workhouse and received education as part of the Poor Law. The image shows two school staff members standing near the entrance, with the ornate gate posts and wrought-iron gates in the background. The school building, with its Victorian architecture and tall chimneys, can be seen in the distance. The lamp post at the entrance adds a sense of security and order to the scene. The West London District School was a significant part of the social and educational history of the time. It was one of many workhouses and schools established under the Poor Law, which aimed to provide accommodation, education, and a basic standard of living for the poor. The school was in operation until the 1930s, when it was replaced by other educational institutions. Today, part of the site is occupied by HM Prison Bronzefield, a privately run women's prison. The history of the site reflects the changing social and economic conditions of the area over the past century, from a place of education for workhouse children to a facility for the incarceration of women. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of education, poverty, and social welfare in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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