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Metal Print : Keynsham Union Workhouse, Somerset
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Keynsham Union Workhouse, Somerset
The main block of the Keynsham Union Workhouse, Somerset. The site later became Keynsham Hospital. Date: 2000
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Media ID 7192987
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15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our exquisite Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece showcases the striking image of Keynsham Union Workhouse in Somerset, captured in the early 2000s from Mary Evans Prints Online. The intricate details of the main block's architecture are brilliantly highlighted in this metal print, transporting you back in time. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted with a unique process that infuses the image into a sheet of aluminum, resulting in a vibrant, long-lasting, and contemporary piece of art for your home or office. Embrace the beauty of the past with this captivating representation of Keynsham Union Workhouse.
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.
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Keynsham Union Workhouse, Somerset (2000). This evocative photograph captures the main block of the Keynsham Union Workhouse, located in the picturesque town of Keynsham, Somerset, England. The image, taken in the year 2000, offers a poignant glimpse into the history of this once imposing institution. During the Victorian era, workhouses served as the last resort for the destitute, the elderly, the sick, and the unemployed. Established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, these institutions aimed to provide a deterrent to idleness and to offer a means of support for those unable to care for themselves. The inmates, often referred to as paupers, were required to work in exchange for their keep. The Keynsham Union Workhouse, with its grand facade and imposing gates, stands as a testament to the societal structures of the time. The building's design was intended to instill a sense of discipline and order, with its regimented layout and strict routines. However, life within the workhouse was far from easy. Conditions were often harsh, with long hours, meager rations, and little comfort. The inmates were separated by gender and age, and families were frequently broken up. After the establishment of the National Health Service in 1948, the Keynsham Union Workhouse was repurposed as Keynsham Hospital, providing much-needed healthcare services to the local community. Today, the building stands as a reminder of a bygone era, a time when society's most vulnerable were cared for in a very different way. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the history of the Keynsham Union Workhouse, a snapshot of a time when the needs of the community were met in a very different way. The image invites us to reflect on the past, and to appreciate the progress that has been made in the provision of care and support for those in need.
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