Photographic Print : Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse
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Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse
The removal of inmates from the Fylde Unions old workhouse at Kirkham to its new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. Scenes include children, elderly inmates, staff, and beds in a dormitory. Date: 1907
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Media ID 14126476
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Beds Dormitory Elderly Fylde Include Inmates Kirkham Medlar Premises Removal Staff Wesham Workhouse 1907
15"x10" (37.5x25cm) Poster
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the poignant image "Transfer of inmates to new Fylde Union Workhouse" (Mary Evans Ref: MEV000823). This evocative photograph, dated 1907, captures a significant moment in history as inmates, including children and the elderly, are being moved from the old Fylde Union Workhouse at Kirkham to its new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. Witness the dedication of the workhouse staff as they oversee the transition, and observe the dormitory beds that will soon provide shelter for the community's most vulnerable members. This powerful, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online is an essential addition to any historical, social, or photographic collection. Order your print today and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25cm x 37.5cm (9.8" x 14.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment in 1907 when inmates of the Fylde Union Workhouse in Kirkham, Lancashire, were transferred to their new premises at Medlar-with-Wesham. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who found themselves in need of the workhouse's assistance during this period. The scene is one of orderly transition, with staff members carefully overseeing the removal of inmates, including elderly individuals and young children, from the old workhouse to the new one. The elderly inmates, some with expressions of apprehension or sadness, are seen being assisted by staff as they make their way to the horse-drawn carts that will transport them to their new home. Children, bundled up against the cold, are carried or walk alongside their parents or guardians. The new workhouse, which replaced the outdated and overcrowded Kirkham facility, is seen in the background. The dormitory, with its rows of beds, is a stark reminder of the communal living conditions that were the norm for those who resided in workhouses. The beds, with their thin mattresses and blankets, offer little comfort or privacy. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of a time when the workhouse system, which was intended to provide relief for the destitute, was a source of shame and stigma for those who found themselves in its care. The image also serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who endured such hardships, and the importance of compassion and support for those in need.
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