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Poster Print : Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
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Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
Aerial view of Congleton Union workhouse at Arclid, Sandbach, Cheshire. The building, erected in 1844-5, was designed by Henry Bowman. It later became Arclid Hospital
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1950 Bowman Cheshire Commissioners Congleton Dickensian Fields Health Hospitals Infirmary L Aw Legal Legislation Paupers Poor Poverty Sandbach Status Workhouse Workhouses Designed
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring an awe-inspiring aerial view of Congleton Union Workhouse at Arclid, Cheshire. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the impressive architecture of Henry Bowman's design, which was erected in 1844-45. Once serving as a workhouse, this building later transformed into Arclid Hospital. Add this evocative piece of history to your walls and transport yourself back in time. Each print is meticulously produced using premium quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office décor. Bring the past to life with this unique and intriguing poster print from Media Storehouse.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 36.9cm (23.4" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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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1. Title: A Historical Snapshot of Arclid Union Workhouse, Congleton, Cheshire (1950s) This evocative aerial photograph captures the imposing figure of Arclid Union Workhouse, located in the quaint village of Arclid near Sandbach, Cheshire. Built between 1844 and 1845, the workhouse was designed by renowned architect Henry Bowman under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The legislation aimed to reform the haphazard and often cruel system of poor relief, replacing it with a more regimented and economically efficient one. The image offers a Dickensian glimpse into the past, with the workhouse's sprawling buildings and surrounding fields standing in stark contrast to the modern medical facilities and housing developments that have since emerged. At the time, the workhouse served as a last resort for the destitute, housing both the able-bodied poor and the infirm. The workhouse's commissioners aimed to instill a sense of discipline and self-reliance in its inmates, who were required to work in exchange for shelter and food. The building's design reflects this ethos, with its imposing entrance, barred windows, and expansive farmlands intended to provide for the workhouse's inhabitants. By the 1950s, the workhouse had been transformed into Arclid Hospital, a medical institution dedicated to providing care for the local community. The image captures the hospital in its post-war era, with its red-tiled roofs and well-tended gardens giving testament to the advances in medicine and healthcare that had taken place over the preceding century. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the historical significance of Arclid Union Workhouse and the social and legislative changes that shaped the lives of the poor in Cheshire and beyond. The image invites us to reflect on the past and consider the evolution of our social welfare systems and the role that architecture and design play in shaping our communities.
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