Metal 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
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece features a captivating perspective view of the Union Workhouse in Limerick, Ireland, designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. Witness the workhouse as it appeared after proposed enlargements in 1847, as depicted in this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Our high-quality Metal Prints not only showcase intricate details but also provide a contemporary and vibrant look that adds character to any space. Upgrade your home or office decor with this unique and thought-provoking piece of Irish 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 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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