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Union Workhouse, Southam, Warwickshire
The Southam Union workhouse on Welsh Road in Southam, Warwickshire. A man, perhaps the workhouse porter, stands on the doorstep. A greenhouse is attached at the left of the building. Designed by John Plowman, the workhouse was erected in 1837. Southam Primary School now stands on the site
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1830s 1837 Door Step Green House L Aw Plowman Poor Porter Poverty Primary Warwickshire Workhouse Workhouses Southam
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Union Workhouse Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exquisite addition to your home decor. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time with its depiction of the Union Workhouse in Southam, Warwickshire. The vintage charm of this rights managed print is brought to life in stunning detail through our premium canvas material. The workhouse, with its distinctive greenhouse addition, stands proudly against a backdrop of a bygone era. The porter, shown on the doorstep, adds a sense of history and intrigue. Elevate your interior design with this captivating piece of art, sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
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 the Union Workhouse on Welsh Road in Southam, Warwickshire, as it stood in the late 1800s. Designed by architect John Plowman and erected in 1837, the workhouse was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty during the Victorian era. The imposing building, with its Gothic Revival architectural features, housed the destitute, the infirm, and the elderly, providing them with shelter and basic provisions in exchange for hard labor. In this image, a man, believed to be the workhouse porter, stands on the doorstep, likely greeting or directing new arrivals. The presence of a greenhouse attached to the left of the building is an intriguing detail, suggesting that the workhouse may have also maintained a small garden for the production of fruits and vegetables. Today, the site of the Union Workhouse is home to Southam Primary School, a stark contrast to its former use. The historical significance of this building, a testament to the social and economic conditions of the 1830s, continues to be an essential part of Southam's rich history. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the past, inviting us to reflect on the progress made in addressing poverty and providing for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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