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Union Workhouse, Hertford
A view of Hertford Union workhouse, Hertfordshire, opened in around 1869 on Ware Road, Hertford. The imposing three-storey building has a clock tower at its centre. Cyclists on the road in front of the building appear to have been painted into the scene to add interest
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1869 Bicycle Bicycles Clock Cyclist Cyclists Hertford Hertfordshire Homeless Homelessness Imposing L Aw Legislation Pauper Paupers Poor Poverty Storey Traffic Ware Workhouse Workhouses
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring history into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the Union Workhouse in Hertford, a powerful reminder of the past. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, the image transports you back in time to the late 19th century with its imposing three-storey structure and clock tower. The high-quality canvas print will add character and depth to any room, making it a unique and captivating addition to your décor."
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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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of Hertford Union Workhouse, located on Ware Road in Hertford, Hertfordshire, which opened its doors around 1869. The three-storey building, with its clock tower at its centre, stands as a testament to a bygone era, a time when the Poor Laws of the 1830s and 1860s governed the lives of the destitute. The image transports us back in time, with the clock tower striking the hour as cyclists make their way along the road in front of the building. The addition of the cyclists, painted into the scene to add interest, provides a sense of contrast between the past and the present. The Union Workhouse was designed to house and provide for the poor, the homeless, and the destitute, who were often forced to enter the workhouse due to legislation that made it a condition of receiving relief. The building's architecture reflects the Victorian and Edwardian eras, with its grandiose design and imposing gate. Children and adults, paupers and the homeless, would have lived in the workhouse, separated by gender and age. Life inside was often harsh, with long hours of labor and meager rations. The building's towering structure and austere appearance serve as a reminder of the hardships and challenges faced by those who lived in poverty during this period. The photograph, taken in 1912, provides a glimpse into the history of Hertford and its social welfare system. The Union Workhouse, now a listed building, stands as a reminder of the past and a reminder of the importance of social welfare and support for those in need.
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