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Photographic Print : Union Workhouse, Leigh, Lancashire
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Union Workhouse, Leigh, Lancashire
Opened in 1851, the Union workhouse on Leigh Road, Leigh, Lancashire, later became Atherleigh Hospital. This early 1900s view focuses on the recently added workhouse offices and receiving home
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11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our stunning photographic print of Union Workhouse, Leigh, Lancashire, from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to the early 1900s and showcases the recently added workhouse offices and receiving home. Opened in 1851, this historic building later became Atherleigh Hospital. Add this evocative piece to your home or office décor and let the history and character of this once-important institution tell its story.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 17.7cm (11" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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 Union Workhouse on Leigh Road in Leigh, Lancashire, as it appeared in the early 1900s. Opened in 1851, this institution was established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, a piece of legislation aimed at addressing poverty and dependency through a system of work and relief. The workhouse, with its Dickensian connotations, was a last resort for the destitute, offering a grim alternative to the streets. The image focuses on the recently added workhouse offices and receiving home, which sit proudly at the entrance of the workhouse complex. The offices served as the administrative hub for the workhouse, where the workhouse master and overseers managed the daily operations and distributed relief to the paupers. The receiving home was where new arrivals were assessed and housed before being assigned to various workhouse departments. The design of the building is both functional and imposing, with its green-painted offices, red-brick walls, and tall chimneys reflecting the status of the institution as a place of last resort for those in need. The grassy area in front of the building offers a rare touch of nature amidst the industrial surroundings. The Union Workhouse in Leigh, later becoming Atherleigh Hospital in the 20th century, stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era in which the legal and social structures of the time sought to manage poverty through a system of work and relief. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of social welfare and the architecture of the 19th century, providing a valuable insight into the past.
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