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Metal Print : Hereford Industrial School Dining Room
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Hereford Industrial School Dining Room
Boys in the dining hall at Hereford Industrial School sit at tables each with a mug and piece of bread. Date: 1899
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Media ID 14353454
© Peter Higginbotham /Mary Evans Picture Library
1899 Bread Carehome Dining Hereford Piece Services Tables Welfare Childrens
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative image of the Hereford Industrial School Dining Room from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dating back to 1899, this poignant photograph captures a moment in history as boys sit at long tables, each with a mug and a piece of bread. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring the rich textures and tones of this historic image to life, making it a stunning addition to any wall. Relive the past with this unique and intriguing piece of history.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
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 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Hereford Industrial School in 1899. The image shows a group of boys, all dressed in uniform, seated at long tables in the school's dining hall. Each boy holds a mug in one hand and a piece of bread in the other, focusing intently on their meals. The atmosphere is one of quiet concentration, as the boys take a break from their daily routine to nourish their bodies. The Hereford Industrial School was established in 1857 to provide care and education for orphaned, abandoned, or neglected children. At the time, industrial schools were a common form of institutional care for children in need, with a focus on teaching practical skills and preparing them for employment. Despite the challenging circumstances that brought them to the school, the boys in this photograph appear to be engaged in a simple and familiar activity – sharing a meal together. The communal dining experience not only provided nourishment but also fostered a sense of community and connection among the boys. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of children in a Victorian-era industrial school, highlighting the importance of basic necessities like food and the power of communal meals to bring people together. It serves as a poignant reminder of the role that care homes and social services have played in providing essential care and support for vulnerable children throughout history.
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