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Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them. Tram lines are visible in the roadway. The workhouse, designed by Thomas Layland of Liverpool, opened in 1864. It later became Birkenhead Municipal Hospital, then St Catherines Community Hospital
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Birkenhead Catherine Catherines Cheshire Commissioners Community Dickensian Health Higher Hospitals Infirmary L Aw Legal Legislation Lines Liverpool Municipal Paupers Poor Poverty Roadway Status Workhouse Workhouses Designed Tram Tranmere
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of photographic prints, featuring this evocative image of Birkenhead Union Workhouse from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph, captured from Church Road in Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, offers a poignant glimpse into the past. The workhouse infirmary looms in the background, a symbol of a bygone era, while a group of children playfully interact in the foreground, adding a touch of innocence and hope amidst the somber surroundings. Our high-quality photographic prints bring history to life, making for a striking addition to any home or office space. Order yours today and step back in time.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 22.5cm (14" x 8.9")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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: "A Snapshot of History: Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire - A Victorian Institution Transformed into a Modern Hospital" This evocative photograph, taken in 1906, captures the Union Workhouse in Birkenhead, Cheshire, as it stood on Church Road, Higher Tranmere. The image presents a stark contrast between the past and the emerging modernity of the early 20th century. In the foreground, a group of children huddle together, their expressions hinting at the hardships they have endured. Behind them, the imposing infirmary of the workhouse looms, its Victorian architecture a testament to the social and legal structures that once governed the lives of the poor. Designed by Thomas Layland of Liverpool, the Union Workhouse opened its doors in 1864. It was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective system for the relief of poverty. The workhouse, with its regimented living conditions and strict work regime, was a far cry from the charitable institutions that had previously existed. As the years passed, societal attitudes towards poverty and the care of the sick and infirm began to change. The Union Workhouse in Birkenhead was no exception. In the early 1900s, it underwent a transformation, becoming Birkenhead Municipal Hospital in 1906. Later, it was renamed St Catherine's Community Hospital, serving the local community well into the 20th century. The photograph also reveals the emergence of the tram system, with visible tram lines in the roadway. This new mode of transportation symbolizes the progress and modernization that was taking place in Birkenhead and beyond. The Union Workhouse, once a symbol of the harsh realities of poverty and the legal structures that governed the lives of the destitute, now stands as a reminder of the past and a testament to the evolution of healthcare and social welfare in Birkenhead, Cheshire.
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