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Framed Print : Union Workhouse, Williton, Somerset
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Union Workhouse, Williton, Somerset
The Williton Union workhouse, opened in 1840 on Long Street, Williton, Somerset. The building was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. The site later became Williton Hospital
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1840 1840s Bonython Gilbert Health L Aw Moffatt Poor Poverty Scott Somerset Workhouse Workhouses Will I Am Williton
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introduce a piece of historical charm into your home or office with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece features the Union Workhouse in Williton, Somerset, a stunning architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architects George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed image beautifully showcases the intricate details of the building, transporting you back in time to the 19th century. Add this unique and thought-provoking print to your collection and create a space that tells a story.
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of the Union Workhouse in Williton, Somerset, built in 1840. Designed by renowned architects George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, the building was a symbol of the Victorian welfare system, established to provide shelter, food, and work for the destitute and the poor. The Union Workhouse on Long Street was one of many such institutions that emerged during the 1830s and 1840s as part of the English Poor Law Amendment Act. The image reveals a somber and austere facade, with its high, arched windows and intricate stonework, reflecting the harsh realities of life for those who sought refuge within its walls. The workhouse was a place of last resort for the impoverished, where inmates were expected to work in return for their keep, often in laborious and demeaning tasks. The building later served as Williton Hospital, providing medical care and health services to the community. The Union Workhouse in Williton stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the welfare system was vastly different from the one we know today. The photograph invites us to reflect on the historical significance of this once-controversial institution and the societal changes that have taken place since its establishment in the 1840s.
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