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Liverpool Brownlow Hill c. 1930
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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
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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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