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Canvas Print : Baths and washhouses in Golden Lane, London 1865
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Baths and washhouses in Golden Lane, London 1865
Exterior of City of London Baths and Washouses, near Smithfield Market, this was a place where you could go swimming in a large bath and get clean at the same time and women could do their weeks laundry and with eighty-four compartments each with hot and cold water containing washing and wringing machines.
1866
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1866 Baths Cleaning Laundries Laundry Rooms Wash Washing Washhouse Washhouses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of the Exterior of City of London Baths and Washhouses from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, taken in 1865, showcases the historic Baths and Washhouses located near Smithfield Market in London. A place where the hustle and bustle of city life could be momentarily forgotten, as people gathered to swim and cleanse themselves. Bring the rich history of this iconic building into your home with our high-quality Canvas Print, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas and coated with a protective, scratch-resistant finish. Experience the timeless beauty of this 19th-century scene, and add a touch of history to your living space.
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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This evocative photograph captures the exterior of the Baths and Washhouses located in Golden Lane, London, in the year 1865. The image offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Victorian Londoners, showcasing the unique blend of bathing and laundry facilities that catered to the city's residents. The grand edifice, with its red brick facade and ornate architectural details, stands as a testament to the ingenuity of the era. The Baths and Washhouses, situated near Smithfield Market, provided a much-needed space for individuals to maintain their personal hygiene and clean their weekly laundry. The establishment boasted eighty-four separate compartments, each equipped with both hot and cold water. These rooms served a dual purpose: while men and women could bathe in the large baths, women could also tend to their laundry needs. The compartments contained washing and wringing machines, making the chore of laundry a more manageable task. The Baths and Washhouses were an essential part of the community, offering a public space where people from all walks of life could come together to attend to their basic needs. The photograph captures the exterior of the building, but the interior held a bustling scene of activity, with people of all ages and backgrounds engaged in the simple yet essential acts of bathing and laundering their clothes. This photograph, taken in 1865, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Victorian London and the innovative solutions that emerged to address the practical needs of the city's growing population. The Baths and Washhouses in Golden Lane stand as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the era, providing a valuable window into the past.
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