Poster Print : St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Carpentry
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St Edwards Orphanage, Liverpool - Carpentry
St Edwards Orphanage, Broad Green, Liverpool - manual instruction room. Boys at work benches with tools
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Media ID 14228805
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Benches Broad Instruction Liverpool Manual Orphan Orphanage Orphans Tools Welfare Childrens
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating St Edwards Orphanage Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past with a powerful depiction of St Edwards Orphanage in Broad Green, Liverpool. The photograph, rights managed, beautifully captures the manual instruction room where boys are seen diligently working at their benches, surrounded by tools and the warm glow of natural light. This captivating print is a perfect addition to any educational or historical setting, evoking a sense of determination and resilience. Bring a piece of history into your space and ignite intriguing conversations with this stunning St Edwards Orphanage 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 37.4cm (23.4" x 14.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at St. Edward's Orphanage in Broad Green, Liverpool, during the mid-20th century. The manual instruction room, filled with the hum of focused activity, is where the boys of the orphanage honed their carpentry skills under the watchful eyes of their instructors. The image presents a poignant snapshot of the daily routine at the orphanage, which was dedicated to providing care and education for children in need. The boys, dressed in simple uniforms, sit attentively at their workbenches, their faces reflecting a mix of concentration and determination as they wield their tools. The room is filled with the scent of fresh wood and the sound of hammers striking nails, creating an atmosphere of industry and productivity. St. Edward's Orphanage, which opened in 1868, played a significant role in the social welfare of Liverpool's children. At a time when the city was grappling with poverty and social unrest, the orphanage offered a sanctuary and a chance for a better future for many. The manual instruction room was just one of the many facilities provided by the orphanage, which also included classrooms, workshops, and even a farm. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of education and the role that institutions like St. Edward's Orphanage played in shaping the lives of countless children. It also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the boys who spent their formative years there, learning valuable skills that would serve them well in their future endeavors.
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