Framed Prints
Framed Print of New Almshouses at Watford erected by the Salters Company of London, 1864. Creator: Unknown
New Almshouses at Watford erected by the Salters Company of London, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. F. Downer. The original premises were burnt down in the Great Fire of 1666... [The rebuilt almshouses] had become so dilapidated as to require reconstruction...The new almshouses...have been erected at a cost of £8000, exclusive of the expense of the site and adjacent grounds, in a pleasant part of Watford, about ten minutes walk from the railway station. The buildings present three sides of a square, or a centre and two wings, the principal portion resting on a raised terrace. The interiors are planned with careful regard to sanitary considerations and the domestic accommodation of the inmates - the almswomen from Monkwell-street, and almsmen from Salters'-rents, Bow-lane. The architect is Mr. John Collier, of Putney; and the builder Mr. King, of Shefford, Bedfordshire. The grounds are tastefully laid out for the recreation of the almsfolk; and the judgment displayed by the company in providing so many happy ports and havens for such of their brethren as may become poor in advanced age, or their widows, is highly honourable to the worthy Salters, who may henceforth wreathe their loving-cup with memories of the Watford refuge'. From Illustrated London News, 1864. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38074101
Accommodation Alms Almshouse Almshouses Architectural Style Gothic Revival Neo Gothic Victorian Gothic
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 7.7cm (9.6" x 3")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
