Metal Print : Union Workhouse, Stafford, Staffordshire
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Union Workhouse, Stafford, Staffordshire
The Stafford Union workhouse, erected in 1837-8 on Marston Road, Stafford. The architect was Thomas Trubshaw who gave the main building an unusually elaborate design for its day, with Venetian windows, stone dressings, clock tower etc
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1830s 1837 Architect Clock Dressings Elaborate L Aw Main Marston Poor Poverty Stafford Staffordshire Symmetrical Trubshaw Venetian Windows Workhouse Workhouses
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Introduce a touch of historical elegance to your home or office with our Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the Union Workhouse in Stafford, Staffordshire. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Union Workhouse as it stood in 1837-8, designed by Thomas Trubshaw. With its intricate architectural details and rich history, this metal print adds a unique and thought-provoking element to any space. Our high-quality metal prints are made using a state-of-the-art printing process that ensures vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Elevate your interior design and bring the past into the present with this stunning Union Workhouse Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 the imposing presence of the Union Workhouse in Stafford, Staffordshire, built between 1837 and 1838 on Marston Road. Designed by architect Thomas Trubshaw, the workhouse stands as a testament to the harsh realities of poverty and social welfare during the Victorian era. The main building, with its symmetrical design and elaborate features, defies the usual austere image associated with workhouses of the time. Trubshaw's innovative use of Venetian windows, stone dressings, and a clock tower adds an unexpected elegance to the structure. The ivy-covered walls soften the building's imposing appearance, yet the clock tower's clock face remains a stark reminder of the time-bound rules and regulations that governed the lives of the poor who sought refuge within its walls. The Union Workhouse in Stafford was one of many such institutions established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to provide relief to the destitute while also encouraging self-sufficiency through hard labor. The building's historical significance lies in its architectural uniqueness, which challenges the common perception of workhouses as cold, uninviting structures. This photograph, taken in 1912, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a poignant reminder of the complex social history of the 1830s workhouses. The Union Workhouse in Stafford, with its intricate design and intriguing history, remains an essential piece of Staffordshire's architectural and historical heritage.
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