Fine Art Print : Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire
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Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire
Dining Hall of Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire with male inmates seated at long tables. It appears to a special occasion, with workhouse staff accompanied by Union Guardians and a small child. There is a theatrical backdrop and signs of decorations adorning the room. Date: 1909
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Accompanied Adorning Appears Backdrop Burnley Decorations Dining Guardians Inmates Lancashire Occasion Signs Special Staff Tables Workhouse
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Burnley Workhouse, Lancashire from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the Dining Hall of this historic workhouse. Witness the solemn atmosphere as male inmates seated at long tables share a special occasion, accompanied by workhouse staff, Union Guardians, and a small child. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a touch of the past into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.2cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 a special occasion at the Burnley Workhouse in Lancashire, England, in 1909. The Dining Hall is filled with the long tables typically used for communal meals, but on this day, the atmosphere is far from the usual somber and austere setting. The room is adorned with decorations, including signs of theatrical backdrops, adding an air of celebration. Seated at the tables are male inmates of the workhouse, dressed in their plain, drab clothing. Among them are workhouse staff, dressed in their uniforms, as well as Union Guardians, who oversaw the administration of the workhouse. A small child, perhaps a ward of the workhouse, is also present, adding a poignant touch to the scene. The presence of the Union Guardians and the theatrical backdrop suggest that this may have been some sort of annual meeting or inspection. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived in the workhouse during this period, providing a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the social welfare system in early 20th century England. Despite the festive decorations and the presence of children, the overall mood of the photograph is one of solemnity and restraint. The long tables, filled with men who were likely separated from their families, serve as a stark reminder of the institutional nature of the workhouse system and the challenges faced by those who relied on it for survival.
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