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Nurses Home, Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire
The Hailey Nurses Home at the Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire. The colony, for what were then termed mental defectives, was opened in around 1918 by the Walsall and West Bromwich Joint Committee to house people with severe learning difficulties. The site was later renamed St Margarets Hospital
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Nurses Home at Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into history with its portrayal of the Hailey Nurses Home at the Great Barr Park Colony in Staffordshire. Originally established for the care of mental defectives, this photograph transports us back in time, inviting us to reflect on the past and appreciate the evolution of caregiving. Bring this intriguing piece of history into your home and let it spark conversation with its rich, textured canvas finish. Order your "Nurses Home at Great Barr Park Colony, Staffordshire" Canvas Print today and add a touch of historical charm to your living space.
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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This evocative photograph captures the Nurses Home at the Great Barr Park Colony in Staffordshire, which was established around 1918 by the Walsall and West Bromwich Joint Committee. The colony, originally named St. Margarets Hospital, was designed to provide accommodation for individuals with severe learning difficulties, a condition then referred to as mental defectives. The image offers a glimpse into the past, revealing a stark yet poignant scene of the nurses' home, which was an essential part of the institution. The colonial-style building, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, appears to be surrounded by lush greenery, offering a sense of tranquility and respite. However, the image also conveys a sense of poverty and isolation, reflecting the societal attitudes and limited resources of the time. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the history of care and accommodation for people with learning difficulties in the early 20th century. The nurses' home was a crucial component of the colony, which also included workshops, farms, and other facilities aimed at providing meaningful work and a sense of purpose for the residents. The image underscores the importance of the nursing staff in providing care and support to those in need, and the role of institutions like Great Barr Park Colony in providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals with learning difficulties. The photograph is a valuable historical record of a time when the needs of people with learning difficulties were not fully understood or accommodated in mainstream society. Today, we have come a long way in our understanding and support of individuals with learning difficulties, and it is essential to remember the history of institutions like Great Barr Park Colony and the vital role they played in providing care and support to those in need.
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