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Canvas Print : Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London
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Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London
A ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The room is decorated with potted plants and pictures. The floor is bare apart from a strip of matting. Originally opened in 1840 as the Wandsworth workhouse, it became the Union infirmary in 1886. The site was later known as St Johns Hospital
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1840 1840s 1886 1896 Bare Clapham Floor Floor Boards Health Infirmary Matting Pictures Pla Nts Potted Poverty Strip Wandsworth Ward Workhouse Workhouses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the rich history of London with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph transports you back in time to a ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, located in St Johns Hill, South West London. The room is adorned with potted plants and pictures, adding a touch of warmth and homeliness to the otherwise bare floor, save for a strip of matting. Our high-quality Canvas Prints bring out the intricate details of this historical image, making it a stunning addition to any room in your home or office. With their vibrant colors and impressive resolution, these prints are sure to be a conversation starter and a source of inspiration for days to come. Bring a piece of London's past into your present with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 Glimpse into the Past: Ward Life at St. John's Hospital, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London, 1880s-1890s 2.. This evocative photograph captures the interior of a ward at St. John's Hospital, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, located on St. John's Hill in south west London. Originally established in 1840 as a workhouse, the site transformed into a Union infirmary in 1886, providing medical care for the impoverished and destitute residents of the area. 3. The room, adorned with potted plants and pictures, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the patients. The bare floor, apart from a strip of matting, exudes an austere and minimalist atmosphere, reflecting the historical context of the 1880s and 1890s. 4. The room's decorative elements, such as the potted plants and pictures, serve as reminders of the humanizing touches that brought comfort and hope to the patients during their stay. The presence of these items also hints at the efforts made to create a more homely environment within the confines of the institution. 5. The floor, once covered with floorboards typical of the 1840s, has been replaced with matting, suggesting the need for a more practical and hygienic solution for the patients' well-being. The hospital's transformation from a workhouse to an infirmary signified a shift towards prioritizing health and care for the less fortunate members of society. 6. The photograph offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of St. John's Hospital and the role it played in providing medical assistance to those in need during a time when poverty and housing conditions were major concerns. This image invites us to reflect on the past and appreciate the advancements in healthcare and social welfare that have since occurred.
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