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Fine Art Print : Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent
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Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent
Residents outside Eastcliff House, Alexandra Road, Margate, Kent. It was established as a childrens seaside convalescent home by the St Pancras Union in 1896, then sold to the Metropolitan Asylums Board for use by all Londons children. The much enlarged site later became Princess Marys Hospital
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1896 Alexandra Asylums Convalescent Homeless Homelessness L Aw Margate Marys Metropolitan Pancras Poor Poverty Residents Sea Side Toys Workhouse Workhouses
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring a piece of historical charm into your home with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of a bygone era as children enjoy the seaside air outside Eastcliff House, a children's convalescent home established in 1896. Add character and depth to your decor with this stunning, rights managed print. A perfect addition to any room, evoking memories of simpler times and the joy of childhood.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.1cm x 40.6cm (19.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 Joyful Moment of Respite: Children at Eastcliff House, Margate, Kent, 1890s" This evocative photograph captures a group of children outside Eastcliff House, located on Alexandra Road in Margate, Kent, during the late 19th century. Established in 1896 by the St Pancras Union, Eastcliff House began as a seaside convalescent home for children from London, providing respite and care for those in need. In 1903, the St Pancras Union sold the much-enlarged site to the Metropolitan Asylums Board, allowing all of London's children to benefit from its therapeutic offerings. The children in the photograph, dressed in their Sunday best, appear to be enjoying a moment of play and camaraderie, their expressions filled with joy and excitement. The setting, with the vast expanse of the sea stretching out before them, adds to the sense of tranquility and escape from the harsh realities of urban poverty and homelessness that many of these children would have faced in their daily lives. The Victorian-era Eastcliff House, with its grand facade and well-manicured gardens, stands proudly in the background, a testament to the compassionate efforts of the St Pancras Union and the Metropolitan Asylums Board to provide a sanctuary for the city's most vulnerable children. The presence of toys in the foreground further underscores the importance of play and happiness in the healing process. This historical photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, reminding us of the crucial role that social institutions played in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society during the 19th century. The image also serves as a reminder of the enduring power of community, love, and the simple joys of childhood.
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