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Metal Print : Union Workhouse, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
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Union Workhouse, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire
The Union workhouse erected in 1849-50 at Chamber Hills, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire, on what is now Fountain Street. The site is now Tameside Hospital
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1840s 1849 1850 1850s Ashton Chamber Fountain Health Hills L Aw Lancashire Lyne Oval Poor Poverty Treatment Workhouse Workhouses Tameside
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the Union Workhouse of Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, an iconic structure erected in 1849-50. Captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, this rights managed image offers a unique glimpse into the past. Our high-quality metal prints are not just beautiful decorative pieces, they are also long-lasting and weather-resistant, making them perfect for both indoor and outdoor display. Add a touch of history and character to your space with this captivating Union Workhouse Metal Print.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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 the imposing presence of the Union Workhouse in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, which was erected between 1849 and 150. Located on what is now Fountain Street, the site was once a symbol of the harsh realities of poverty and destitution during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The Union Workhouse, also known as the Ashton-under-Lyne Union Workhouse, was a place of last resort for the poor and destitute. Established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, workhouses were intended to provide a deterrent to idleness and encourage able-bodied individuals to seek employment. The inmates were required to work in return for their keep, and the conditions were deliberately harsh to discourage entry. The building's oval design, with its imposing gatehouse and high walls, is a testament to the institutional nature of the workhouse system. The architecture reflects the prevailing attitudes of the time, which saw poverty as a moral failing that could be corrected through hard labor and discipline. By the 1920s, the role of workhouses had changed significantly. The introduction of social welfare programs and the recognition of poverty as a social issue rather than a moral one led to the gradual demise of the workhouse system. The Ashton-under-Lyne Union Workhouse was eventually replaced by Tameside Hospital in the 1930s. Today, this historic building stands as a reminder of a bygone era, when poverty and destitution were seen as personal failings rather than social issues. The photograph invites us to reflect on the history of social welfare and the evolution of attitudes towards poverty and care for the needy.
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