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Canvas Print : St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham
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St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham
St Marys Home for Girls, Tudhoe, County Durham, also known as Tudhoe Orphanage. Date: circa 1906
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Media ID 14242220
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Durham Homes Orphanage Youth Childrens
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the history of St. Mary's Home for Girls at Tudhoe, County Durham into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, taken circa 1906, showcases the beautiful architecture and the heartwarming spirit of the orphanage, now known as Tudhoe Orphanage. The high-quality canvas material enhances the rich details and vibrant colors of this rights-managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. Each print is expertly crafted with a carefully applied coat of primer, multiple protective layers, and professionally stretched over a solid wooden frame. Add a touch of history and character to your living space with this stunning and unique piece, available only at Media Storehouse.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the facade of St. Mary's Home for Girls in Tudhoe, County Durham, circa 1906. Established in the late 19th century, the home provided care and shelter for orphaned, abandoned, and destitute girls between the ages of 5 and 16. The Gothic Revival architecture of the building reflects the charitable institution's commitment to providing a nurturing and protective environment for its residents. The girls at St. Mary's Home were clothed, fed, and educated, with a focus on preparing them for a productive and independent life. They were taught domestic skills such as sewing, cooking, and cleaning, as well as academic subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic. The home also offered vocational training in areas like agriculture, horticulture, and needlework. Life at St. Mary's Home was regimented and disciplined, with a strict routine that included prayer, study, work, and play. The girls were expected to adhere to a set of rules designed to instill good behavior and moral values. Despite the challenges they faced, the girls were encouraged to form close bonds with one another and with the dedicated staff who cared for them. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of the girls who lived at St. Mary's Home in Tudhoe. It serves as a reminder of the important role that children's homes and charitable institutions played in providing care and support to vulnerable children in the early 20th century.
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