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Poster Print : The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight
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The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight
The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 11580238
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Accommodate Community Employees Experiment Families Hesketh Ideal Lever Leverhulme Office Planned Planning Sunlight Wirral Greendale
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the charm of yesteryears with Media Storehouse's exquisite range of Poster Prints featuring "The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Captured circa 1910, this captivating image transports you back in time to the quaint and picturesque English village of Port Sunlight. The red-brick post office and library building, adorned with intricate architectural details, stands proudly against a backdrop of lush greenery and quaint houses. Add a touch of history and character to your living space with this elegant and timeless piece of art. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials to ensure vibrant colors and sharp details, making it a perfect addition to any room in your home or office. Bring a piece of the past into your present with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints.
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 35.7cm (23.4" x 14.1")
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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The Post Office and Library on Greendale Road, Port Sunlight, circa 1910, is a captivating snapshot of the idyllic model community designed by Victorian philanthropist, William Hesketh Lever, Baron Leverhulme. This image showcases two essential institutions that accommodated the needs of the workers and their families in this planned, modern social housing experiment. Lever, a pioneer in town planning and industrial welfare, established Port Sunlight in the late 19th century with the vision of creating a utopian, ideal community for his soap factory workers. The Post Office and Library were integral parts of this vision, reflecting Lever's commitment to providing his employees with the necessary modern amenities. The Post Office, with its red-brick facade and ornate detailing, exudes a sense of stability and reliability, symbolizing the connection between the community and the outside world. The Library, located adjacent to the Post Office, represents knowledge and learning, offering a space for residents to expand their horizons and foster a love for reading. This photograph, taken around 1910, captures the essence of Port Sunlight's unique blend of modern town planning, social welfare, and community spirit. The Post Office and Library on Greendale Road stand as testaments to Lever's vision, which continues to inspire and influence town planning and social housing initiatives to this day. The Wirral town of Port Sunlight remains an intriguing piece of history, offering a glimpse into the past while maintaining its charm and character as a thriving, modern community.
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