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Manchester Union Schools, Swinton
The Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton. The school, where 800 pauper children were housed and educated away from the workhouse, was established in 1843, one of the earliest of its type. It was the subject of the article " A Day in a Pauper Palace" by Charles Dickens
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1840s 1843 Article Dickens Educated Homeless Homelessness Housed Manchester Pauper Paupers Poverty Swinton Windows Workhouse Workhouses
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring a piece of historical Manchester to your home with our Canvas Print of "Manchester Union Schools, Swinton" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image captures the Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton, an educational institution established in 1843, housing and educating 800 pauper children away from the workhouse. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are printed using vibrant, fade-resistant inks and carefully wrapped on durable canvas, ensuring a beautiful and long-lasting addition to your decor. Transport yourself back in time and add a touch of history to your living space with this captivating print."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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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Manchester Union Schools at Swinton: A Victorian Haven for Pauper Children in the Heart of Industrial Manchester This evocative photograph captures the Manchester Union Schools at Swinton, an extraordinary institution established in 1843 to house and educate over 800 pauper children away from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. One of the earliest of its kind, the Manchester Union Schools were a pioneering response to the growing issue of poverty and homelessness in Victorian and Edwardian Manchester. The grand entrance of the school, with its ornate stonework and tall, arched windows, stands as a testament to the commitment of those who sought to provide a better future for these children. Inside, they were offered a semblance of home and the opportunity for an education that would equip them with the skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty. The Manchester Union Schools were the subject of Charles Dickens' article, "A Day in a Pauper Palace," which provided a vivid account of life within the institution's walls. Dickens' piece highlighted the stark contrast between the deplorable conditions of the workhouse and the relative comfort and care offered at the Manchester Union Schools. The photograph, taken in 1904, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the architectural beauty and historical significance of this once-pioneering institution. The Manchester Union Schools at Swinton serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of society during the Victorian and Edwardian eras and the efforts made to address the issue of poverty and homelessness.
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