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Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing, right), the matron (seated, centre), and two female staff in nurses uniform (seated). The other standing figures may be members of the masters family. The workhouse, built in 1836 to a design by George Wilkinson, later became Rycotewood College
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1830s 1836 Chapel Commissioners Dickensian L Aw Legal Legislation Master Matron Nurse Nurses Oxfordshire Oxon Paupers Poor Poverty Staff Status Thame Workhouse Workhouses
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the haunting beauty of history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, "Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the past. The photograph, taken from an internal yard of the workhouse, reveals the workhouse chapel in the background. The workhouse master, standing proudly, adds an intriguing layer to this powerful image. Bring this piece of history into your home and let its story unfold, one glance at a time.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.1cm (21" x 13")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a glimpse into the past of the Union Workhouse in Thame, Oxfordshire, built in 1836 to house and provide for the poor and destitute. The image, taken in around 1905, depicts the internal yard of the workhouse, with the workhouse chapel standing proudly in the background. The workhouse master, identified by his formal attire and standing position to the right, is seen in conversation with two female staff members, dressed in nurses' uniforms, who are seated in the foreground. The matron, dressed in a more formal gown and seated in the center, looks on with a stern expression. The other standing figures may be members of the master's family or other staff members. The Union Workhouse, designed by George Wilkinson, was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective system for the relief of poverty. The workhouse regime was intended to be a deterrent to those seeking relief, with its harsh living conditions and strict discipline designed to encourage self-reliance and hard work. The photograph offers a Dickensian glimpse into the past, with its Edwardian-era attire and the somber, austere atmosphere of the workhouse grounds. The presence of the chapel, however, suggests that there was some provision for the spiritual and moral wellbeing of the paupers, who were often subjected to deplorable living conditions and inadequate medical care. The Union Workhouse in Thame later became Rycotewood College, a technical institute that provided education and training for local residents. Today, the building stands as a reminder of a bygone era, when the provision of relief for the poor was a matter of law and social status, rather than a fundamental human right.
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