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Poster Print : St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London
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St Mary Abbots Workhouse, Marloes Road, Kensington, London
In 1847-8 the parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, south west London, erected a workhouse at the east of Wrights Lane (now Marloes Road). The building, designed by Thomas Allom, was a Jacobean style red-brick construction. The site later became St Mary Abbots Hospital
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1840s 1847 1848 Allom Brick Health Jacobean Kensington L Aw Lane Parish Poor Poverty Workhouse Workhouses Wright Marloes
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating St Mary Abbots Workhouse poster print from Media Storehouse. This historic image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past with its depiction of St Mary Abbots Workhouse located at Marloes Road in Kensington, London. Erected in 1847-1848, this workhouse served as a crucial institution during a pivotal period in history. The print showcases the architectural beauty and intricacy of this once essential building, providing a fascinating window into the past. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print from Media Storehouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, or anyone interested in the rich tapestry of London's past. Note: The actual image size may vary depending on the specific print size you choose. Please refer to our website for available print sizes and their respective dimensions.
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 36.7cm (23.4" x 14.4")
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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This evocative photograph captures the imposing presence of St Mary Abbots Workhouse, located at Marloes Road in the heart of Kensington, London. Erected in the mid-1840s by the parish of St Mary Abbots, this Jacobean-style red-brick building was designed by the renowned architect Thomas Allom to provide housing and support for the poor and destitute within the community. The workhouse, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty during the Victorian era, was a place of last resort for those in need. Its imposing facade, with its ornate windows and intricate brickwork, belied the harsh living conditions and hard labor that awaited its inhabitants. The site, now known as St Mary Abbots Hospital, later served as a medical institution, providing care for the sick and infirm. The photograph transports us back in time to the 1840s, a period of significant social and economic change in Britain. The workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to provide a more efficient and cost-effective means of caring for the poor, but was often criticized for its cruel and dehumanizing conditions. Despite its controversial history, St Mary Abbots Workhouse stands as an important historical landmark, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the challenges and complexities of providing care and support for those in need. This photograph, with its intricate details and atmospheric quality, invites us to reflect on the rich history of social welfare in London and the enduring legacy of Thomas Allom's architectural masterpiece.
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