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Manchester Union Schools, Swinton
The Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton. The school, where 800 pauper children were housed and educated away from the workhouse, was established in 1843, one of the earliest of its type. It was the subject of the article " A Day in a Pauper Palace" by Charles Dickens
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1840s 1843 Article Dickens Educated Homeless Homelessness Housed Manchester Pauper Paupers Poverty Swinton Windows Workhouse Workhouses
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our exquisite Manchester Union Schools, Swinton Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Manchester Union Industrial School at Swinton, established in 1843. One of the earliest institutions of its kind, the school housed and educated 800 pauper children away from the workhouse. Add this historical print to your home or office to ignite conversations and transport you back to an era of social reform and educational innovation."
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 51.1cm x 42cm (20.1" x 16.5")
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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Manchester Union Schools at Swinton: A Victorian Haven for Pauper Children in the Heart of Industrial Manchester This evocative photograph captures the Manchester Union Schools at Swinton, an extraordinary institution established in 1843 to house and educate over 800 pauper children away from the harsh conditions of the workhouse. One of the earliest of its kind, the Manchester Union Schools were a pioneering response to the growing issue of poverty and homelessness in Victorian and Edwardian Manchester. The grand entrance of the school, with its ornate stonework and tall, arched windows, stands as a testament to the commitment of those who sought to provide a better future for these children. Inside, they were offered a semblance of home and the opportunity for an education that would equip them with the skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty. The Manchester Union Schools were the subject of Charles Dickens' article, "A Day in a Pauper Palace," which provided a vivid account of life within the institution's walls. Dickens' piece highlighted the stark contrast between the deplorable conditions of the workhouse and the relative comfort and care offered at the Manchester Union Schools. The photograph, taken in 1904, offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the architectural beauty and historical significance of this once-pioneering institution. The Manchester Union Schools at Swinton serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of society during the Victorian and Edwardian eras and the efforts made to address the issue of poverty and homelessness.
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