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Canvas Print : Hackney Union School, Brentwood, Essex
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Hackney Union School, Brentwood, Essex
The Hackney Union School at Brentwood. In 1885 Hackney took over what had been the Brentwood District School, originally set up by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians in 1854 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. From about 1917, the site was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to house sane epileptics. It later became known as St Faiths Hospital
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1850s 1854 1885 Asylums Brentwood Circular Drive Drive Way Epilepsy Essex Faith Faiths Guardians Hackney Health L Aw Lawn Metropolitan Pauper Poor Poverty Schools Shoreditch Workhouse Workhouses
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Hackney Union School Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home or office decor. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to Brentwood, Essex, where the Hackney Union School once stood. Originally established in 1854 by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians as a school for pauper children, this historic building now comes alive in vibrant colors and textures on your wall. The rich, layered detail of the print is beautifully accentuated on the high-quality canvas, creating a timeless piece that is sure to inspire and intrigue. Elevate your space with a piece of history, and bring the story of the Hackney Union School into your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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: The Hackney Union School at Brentwood, Essex: A Historical Snapshot of Education, Poverty, and Healthcare in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries 2.. This evocative photograph captures the Hackney Union School at Brentwood, Essex, a site steeped in history that once served as a school for pauper children, a hospital for sane epileptics, and a district school. Originally established by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians in 1854, the school was designed to provide education for children removed from their families due to poverty. In 1885, Hackney took over the management of the school, which had previously been known as Brentwood District School. The Victorian-era red-brick building with its circular driveway and well-manicured lawn exudes an air of industrial elegance, contrasting the harsh realities of the poverty that led to the children's admission. From about 1917, the site was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to house sane epileptics, and it later became known as St Faiths Hospital. The shift from education to healthcare reflects the evolving needs of the community and the complex interplay between law, medical care, and social welfare. The 1850s saw the establishment of workhouses, including the Brentwood Union Workhouse, to provide relief for the poor. This photograph, taken in 1908, offers a glimpse into the history of these institutions and the efforts to provide for the most vulnerable members of society during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The Hackney Union School at Brentwood stands as a testament to the enduring importance of education, healthcare, and social welfare, and serves as a reminder of the challenges and progress made in addressing poverty and its consequences throughout history.
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