Framed Print : Poplar Workhouse Womens Ward in Infirmary

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Poplar Workhouse Womens Ward in Infirmary

Nurses and patients in the womens infirmary at the Poplar Poor Law Union workhouse in the East End of London. Date: 1903

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Media ID 7190461

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Pauper Workhouse Workhouses

22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "Poplar Workhouse Women's Ward in Infirmary" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to 1903, offering a glimpse into the daily life of a women's infirmary at the Poplar Poor Law Union workhouse in London's East End. The photograph poignantly captures the compassionate care of dedicated nurses tending to their patients, providing a poignant reminder of the past. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality framed print, perfectly preserving this intriguing moment in time.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")

Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")

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 a moment in time at the Poplar Workhouse Infirmary in the East End of London, circa 1903. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the women's ward, where the sick and infirm paupers were cared for. The room is filled with a sense of quiet desperation, as the worn expressions of the nurses and patients reveal the harsh realities of life in a workhouse during this era. The workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, was designed to provide relief for the destitute, but the conditions were often harsh and inhumane. The infirmary was a place of last resort for those who were too sick or too old to work. The women in this photograph appear to be huddled together for warmth, their thin bodies wrapped in blankets, their faces etched with lines of worry and exhaustion. The nurses, dressed in their starched uniforms, move among the patients, checking temperatures, administering medication, and offering what comfort they could. Their faces betray a mixture of compassion and resignation, as they carry out their duties in a place where human suffering was a daily occurrence. The Poplar Workhouse Infirmary was just one of many such institutions that dotted the landscape of Victorian England. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a time when the plight of the poor and destitute was a matter of public concern, and the role of the workhouse in providing relief was a subject of intense debate. Today, it stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who endured the hardships of the workhouse system, and to the tireless efforts of the nurses and caregivers who worked to alleviate their suffering.

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