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Fine Art Print : Union Workhouse and polices station at Caxton, Cambridgeshir
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Union Workhouse and polices station at Caxton, Cambridgeshir
The Caxton and Arrington Union workhouse (left) alongside a local police station on the Old North Road, Caxton, Cambridgeshire. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14147380
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Alongside Cambridgeshire Caxton Workhouse
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of Caxton, Cambridgeshire. Witness the striking contrast between the Union Workhouse, a symbol of the past social welfare system, and the local Police Station, a beacon of law and order. This evocative photograph, circa 1930, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office and add depth and character to your space with our high-quality, museum-grade Fine Art Prints.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 33.2cm (21" x 13.1")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the stark contrast between two institutions that once stood side by side on the Old North Road in Caxton, Cambridgeshire: the Caxton and Arrington Union Workhouse (left) and the local police station. Dating back to circa 1930, this image offers a glimpse into the past of this historic English village. The Union Workhouse, a large, imposing building with its distinctive red-brick facade, was a place of last resort for the destitute and the needy. Established during the Victorian era, it was designed to provide relief and shelter to the poor, the sick, and the elderly, who were separated from their families and forced to live in spartan conditions in exchange for minimal support. The workhouse system, which aimed to deter able-bodied individuals from becoming dependent on charity, was a controversial and often inhumane solution to poverty and social welfare. In stark contrast, the local police station, with its more modern, utilitarian design, represented the forces of law and order. The police, who were responsible for maintaining peace and security in the community, were a visible presence in Caxton and its surrounding areas. The presence of the police station served as a reminder that while the Union Workhouse provided a safety net for the most vulnerable members of society, it was also essential to ensure that law and order were upheld and that crime was prevented. Today, both buildings have been replaced by modern structures, but this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the history and the complex social fabric of Caxton and its people during the early 20th century.
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