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Workhouse Teachers Salary Receipt, Whitehaven
A receipt for the quarterly salary payment of twelve pounds and ten shillings. It is from the Whitehaven Union, signed by workhouse teacher William Benson on 24 December 1856
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1850s 1856 Benson Conditions Hand Writing L Aw Payment Poor Pounds Poverty Quarterly Receipt Salary Shillings Signed Stamp Teacher Teachers Teaching Twelve Wages Whitehaven Workhouse Workhouses December Will I Am
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints: "Workhouse Teachers Salary Receipt, Whitehaven." This captivating historical image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into the past. Dated 24 December 1856, this receipt showcases the quarterly salary payment of twelve pounds and ten shillings made by the Whitehaven Union. Signed by workhouse teacher William Benson, this rare document provides an intriguing window into the financial transactions of the time. Add this evocative print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 21.1cm (14" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This historical document is a quarterly salary receipt from the Whitehaven Union, issued to Workhouse Teacher William Benson on December 24, 1856. The receipt indicates that Benson received a salary of twelve pounds and ten shillings for his teaching services at the Whitehaven Union workhouse during the previous quarter. The receipt is signed by Benson and bears the Union's official stamp, adding authenticity to the record. During the 19th century, workhouses were established as a means of providing relief to the poor and destitute. The conditions within these institutions were often harsh, with residents expected to work in exchange for their meager living expenses. Education was considered an essential component of the workhouse system, with teachers like Benson responsible for instructing the children residing there. The receipt provides a glimpse into the living conditions and wages of a workhouse teacher during the Victorian era. Teachers like Benson played a crucial role in providing education to the children of the poor, despite the challenging circumstances. The receipt also serves as a reminder of the historical significance of the Union workhouse system and the role it played in addressing poverty during the 1850s. The handwriting on the receipt is clear and legible, revealing the meticulous record-keeping practices of the Union. The use of shorthand abbreviations, such as "will i am" for "I will," is a common feature of the era's documentation. The receipt's condition is good, with only minor signs of aging, making it an invaluable resource for historians and educators studying the history of poverty, education, and social welfare in the 19th century.
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