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Liverpool Brownlow Hill c. 1930
An aerial view of the Liverpool workhouse at Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, shortly before its demolition in 1931 to make way for Sir Edwyn Lutyens Roman Catholic cathedral. The workhouse was the largest in England. Date: 1930
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1931 Brownlow Demolition Liverpool Lutyens Shortly Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Liverpool Brownlow Hill c. 1930. This stunning aerial view, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the Liverpool Workhouse at Brownlow Hill just before its historic demolition in 1931. Witness the architectural grandeur of the building as it once stood, a testament to Liverpool's rich history. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire reflection and conversation. Our Fine Art Prints are carefully produced using the highest quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that bring history to life. Own a piece of Liverpool's heritage with Media Storehouse.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 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 50.6cm x 40.6cm (19.9" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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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1. Title: "A Farewell to the Liverpool Workhouse: An Aerial View of Brownlow Hill, 1930" This evocative aerial photograph captures the final days of Liverpool's imposing Brownlow Hill Workhouse, which stood proudly yet ominously over the cityscape of Liverpool, England, in 1930. The workhouse, the largest in England at the time, was about to meet its demise, making way for a new symbol of faith and hope - Sir Edwyn Lutyens' Roman Catholic cathedral. The image reveals the vast expanse of the workhouse, its imposing red-brick structure, and the intricate patterns of its courtyards, which once housed hundreds of paupers, orphans, and the destitute. The photograph's vantage point, from an elevated perspective, emphasizes the workhouse's grandeur and its isolation amidst the bustling city. The impending demolition of the workhouse, which had been a part of Liverpool's social fabric for over a century, was a significant moment in the city's history. The structure, which had long been a symbol of the city's welfare system, was to be replaced by a grand Roman Catholic cathedral, designed by renowned British architect Sir Edwyn Lutyens. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the changing social landscape of Liverpool during the early 20th century, as well as the enduring power of architecture to shape our communities and define our collective memory. The image invites us to reflect on the complex history of the workhouse and the hope that the new cathedral would bring to the people of Liverpool. This aerial view of Brownlow Hill, taken in 1930, is a poignant snapshot of a bygone era, offering a glimpse into Liverpool's past as it prepared to embrace a new future.
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