Photographic Print : Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall
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Brentford Workhouse - Dining Hall
A view of the dining-hall at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, opened in 1902 Date: 1902
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Media ID 7199633
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10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Brentford Union Workhouse Dining Hall, opened in 1902. Witness the historical atmosphere of this Middlesex institution, where the past comes alive in vivid detail. Perfect for enhancing your home or office decor, this high-quality print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark reality of life in the Brentford Union Workhouse dining hall in Middlesex, England, circa 1902. The workhouse system, established in England and Wales from the Elizabethan period until the mid-20th century, was designed to provide relief and shelter for the destitute, the elderly, the sick, and the unemployed. Those who entered the workhouse were required to surrender their personal possessions and adhere to a strict regimen of work and discipline in exchange for food and shelter. In this image, we see a long, dimly lit dining hall filled with long tables and benches, where paupers would gather to eat their meager meals. The high ceilings and bare brick walls exude an air of institutional austerity, while the expressionless faces of the diners suggest the somber and often dehumanizing conditions they endured. The workhouse system, which aimed to deter dependency and encourage self-sufficiency, was a controversial and deeply divisive aspect of Victorian social policy. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into a bygone era, providing a powerful reminder of the challenges and hardships faced by those who were forced to rely on the charity of the state during times of need.
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