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Canvas Print : Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex
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Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex
The entrance driveway of the Halstead Union workhouse, Essex. The workhouse was built in 1838 on North Street (now Hedingham Road) and was designed by William T Nash
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12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Introduce a touch of historical charm to your home decor with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Featuring the evocative image of Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex, this captivating print transports you back in time. Originally built in 1838, the Workhouse on Hedingham Road in Halstead was designed by William T. Nash. This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online brings the grandeur of the past into your living space. Our high-quality canvas prints are meticulously crafted to provide an elegant and durable finish. Order yours today and add a timeless piece of history to your collection."
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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1. Title: "A Journey Through Time: The Entrance Driveway of Halstead Union Workhouse, Essex, 1910" This evocative photograph captures the entrance driveway of the Halstead Union Workhouse, located on Hedingham Road in Essex, England. Built in 1838, the workhouse was designed by the renowned architect William T. Nash, and served as a shelter for the poor, the homeless, and the destitute during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The image transports us back in time, as we imagine the long, winding driveway leading up to the imposing, yet forbidding, workhouse building. The entrance, with its ornate iron gates and stone pillars, stands as a stark reminder of the social and economic conditions that once existed in England during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Union Workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, was designed to provide relief to the able-bodied poor, who were expected to work in exchange for shelter and food. The system was notoriously harsh, with strict rules and regulations, and living conditions were often inhumane. The photograph, taken in 1910, offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to reflect on the history and significance of this important building. The Union Workhouse in Halstead, Essex, now a listed building, stands as a testament to the past, and serves as a reminder of the social and economic challenges faced by our ancestors. The intricate details of the architecture, the worn stonework, and the sense of history that permeates the image, make this photograph a valuable addition to any collection of historical or architectural photographs. The entrance driveway of the Halstead Union Workhouse, with its rich history and intriguing past, continues to captivate and inspire us, offering a window into the past, and a reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit.
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