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Canvas Print : Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
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Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
The Union workhouse at Limerick, Ireland, was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. This 1847 view shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements. The buildings comprised an entrance block (bottom right), four-storey main block, central dining hall/chapel linking to the infirmary (large side wings), and fever blocks (top left). The grounds were divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmate
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1840s 1841 1847 Block Blocks Chapel Dining Fever Grounds Homeless Homelessness Infirmary Kitchen L Aw Legislation Limerick Main Pauper Paupers Plan Poor Poverty Proposed Segregated Segregation Separate Storey Walled Walls Wilkinson Wings Workhouse Workhouses Yards Designed
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Union Workhouse Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing perspective view of this historic Irish landmark. This stunning image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Union Workhouse in Limerick, Ireland, as it appeared after proposed enlargements in 1847. Designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841, this iconic building holds a significant place in Irish history. Bring the rich past of Ireland into your home or office with this beautifully printed, high-quality canvas, expertly crafted to bring out the intricate details and vibrant colors of this captivating image. Order your Union Workhouse Canvas Print today and add a touch of history and character to your space.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix 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 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This perspective view of the Union Workhouse in Limerick, Ireland, captures the imposing architecture of this Victorian institution designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. The image, taken in 1847, shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements, which included the addition of fever blocks at the top left. The main block, visible in the center, is a four-storey building that housed the dining hall and chapel, linking to the infirmary in the large side wings. The entrance block is located at the bottom right. The grounds of the workhouse were divided into separate walled yards for different categories of inmates, including the entrance, kitchen, aerial, homeless, and union yards. The Union Workhouse in Limerick was part of a larger legislative response to poverty and vagrancy during the 1840s. The workhouse system aimed to provide a deterrent to outdoor relief and to segregate the able-bodied from the infirm, elderly, and destitute. The design of the Union Workhouse in Limerick reflects the harsh realities of the time, with its imposing walls and segregated yards. The birds flying overhead add a sense of contrast to the somber scene, reminding us of the natural world that existed even within the confines of this institution. The Union Workhouse in Limerick stands as a testament to a bygone era, providing a glimpse into the history of poverty, legislation, and architecture in Ireland during the 1800s.
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