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Union Workhouse, Howden, East Yorkshire
The Howden Union workhouse, erected in 1839 on Knedlington Road, Howden, East Yorkshire. A man, perhaps the master, stands on the doorstep while a workman stands on a ladder to clean windows. The site later became Howden Hospital
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1830s 1839 Clean Door Step Health Howden L Aw Ladder Master Poor Poverty Windows Workhouse Workhouses Workman 1927
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Union Workhouse Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of Howden Union Workhouse in East Yorkshire. This striking photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to 1839 when this imposing building was erected on Knedlington Road. The image beautifully captures the essence of the era, with a man believed to be the master standing on the doorstep and a workman diligently cleaning the windows from a ladder. This exquisite canvas print is a must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty and character of the past. Bring this fascinating piece of history into your home and let it tell its story for generations to come.
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 a moment in time at the Union Workhouse in Howden, East Yorkshire, in 1927. The imposing Victorian building, erected in 1839 on Knedlington Road, once served as a place of last resort for the destitute and the poor. In this image, a man, believed to be the master or overseer, stands on the doorstep, watchfully observing a workman as he climbs a ladder to clean the windows. The workhouse, which later became Howden Hospital, was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the law during the Victorian era. The Union Workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to provide a deterrent to able-bodied paupers, who were required to enter the workhouse in order to receive relief. Conditions within these institutions were often harsh and inhumane, with long hours of labor, meager rations, and strict discipline. As the 20th century approached, attitudes towards poverty and the provision of care began to shift. The workhouse system was gradually phased out, and institutions like Howden Hospital took on a more caring and therapeutic role. This photograph, taken in the 1920s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the needs of the poor were viewed through a very different lens. The Union Workhouse in Howden stands as a testament to the complex history of poverty, housing, and care in East Yorkshire. Its imposing facade and intricate architectural details speak to a time when the line between care and punishment was blurred, and the needs of the most vulnerable members of society were met with a mixture of compassion and constraint.
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