Fine Art Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Lancashire > Fulwood
Fine Art Print : Union Workhouse, Preston, Lancashire
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Union Workhouse, Preston, Lancashire
The massive Preston Union workhouse erected in 1865-8 on Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Lancashire, for up to 1500 inmates
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4464339
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10415966
1865 Commissioners Dickensian Institution Institutional L Aw Lancashire Legal Legislation Massive Paupers Poor Poverty Preston Status Watling Workhouse Workhouses Fulwood
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Union Workhouse, Preston, Lancashire from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the imposing Union Workhouse erected between 1865-1868 on Watling Street Road, Fulwood. With a capacity for up to 1500 inmates, this historic structure stands as a testament to the past. Bring the rich heritage of Preston's history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality Fine Art Print. Order yours today and add a touch of timeless beauty to your space.
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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.5cm (21" x 13.2")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Related Images
> Architecture
> Styles
> Victorian Architecture
> Arts
> Portraits
> Pop art gallery
> Street art portraits
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lancashire
> Fulwood
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lancashire
> Preston
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lancashire
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Lancashire
> Street
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of Preston Union Workhouse, located on Watling Street Road in Fulwood, Lancashire, which was erected between 1865 and 1868 to house up to 1500 inmates. The workhouse, a massive institutional building designed to accommodate the poor and destitute, was a product of the English Poor Law Amendment Act of 1867. During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, workhouses were established as a response to poverty and vagrancy, with the intention of providing a deterrent to able-bodied paupers who refused to work. Inmates were required to perform laborious tasks in exchange for shelter and sustenance. The design of the workhouse was intended to instill a sense of shame and humiliation, with inmates segregated by gender and families often separated. The photograph, taken around 1905, shows the workhouse in all its Dickensian splendor, with its imposing gates, barbed-wire fences, and large, austere buildings. The architecture reflects the status of the institution as a place of last resort for those who had fallen on hard times. The workhouse also housed a hospital, providing medical care for the sick and infirm. The Preston Union Workhouse was overseen by a board of commissioners, who were responsible for administering the Poor Law and ensuring that the workhouse ran efficiently. The building remained in use until the 1930s, when the welfare state replaced the workhouse system. Today, the site is a reminder of a bygone era, when poverty and destitution were met with harsh institutionalization rather than compassionate support. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the workhouse and the social conditions that led to its creation.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
