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Fine Art Print : Poplar Workhouse, East London
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Poplar Workhouse, East London
A side view of one of the blocks of the Poplar Union workhouse, located on Poplar High Street, East London
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Depressing Grim Homeless Homelessness Institution Institutional L Aw Legislation Pauper Paupers Poor Poplar Poverty Windows Workhouse Workhouses 1902
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the captivating Poplar Workhouse Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite, side view image of Poplar Union workhouse, located on Poplar High Street in East London, transports you back in time. Meticulously sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed print showcases the intricate details of this historic building, with its distinctive red brick facade and imposing architecture. Perfectly suited for art enthusiasts, historians, or those with a passion for East London's rich history, this fine art print is a must-have addition to any home or office space. Bring the past to life with this stunning, high-quality print.
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 50.8cm x 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
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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This haunting side view of one of the blocks at Poplar Union Workhouse, located on Poplar High Street in East London, offers a glimpse into the grim reality of poverty and homelessness during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Poplar Union Workhouse, an institutional building designed to house and provide for the city's paupers, was a product of Victorian and Edwardian legislation that aimed to address the increasing numbers of destitute people in urban areas. The image, taken in 1902, reveals a dark and imposing structure with high, narrow windows that appear to offer little respite from the harsh conditions inside. The pavement in front of the workhouse is filled with the detritus of daily life, while the worn-down road leading to the institution speaks to the heavy foot traffic it once received. The Poplar Union Workhouse was just one of many workhouses that dotted the urban landscape during this period, serving as a reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and the institutionalized response to it. The building's architecture, with its stark lines and utilitarian design, reflects the depressing conditions that its residents endured. Despite its historical significance, the Poplar Union Workhouse stands as a depressing reminder of a time when poverty and homelessness were more prevalent and less understood. Today, the building, like so many others of its kind, has been reclaimed by history, serving as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the progress we have made in addressing the complex issue of poverty and homelessness.
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