Framed Prints
Framed Print of Silverlands Orphanage, Chertsey, Surrey, UK
Silverlands Orphanage, Chertsey, Surrey, UK Silverlands Orphanage in Chertsey, Surrey. Originally built as a private house and owned by local brewer Robert Porter from Chertsey and then rebuilt by its second owner Vice Admiral Sir Henry Hotham. The third owner, Sir John Brunner extended the three storey home and was believed to have added the Neo-Georgian panelled entrance lobby and library. In 1938 it became the Actors Orphanage. It had the backing from the likes of Noel Coward and Laurence Olivier and in its day was able to house 60 children from destitute actors and actresses. After the second world war the orphanage returned to normal with the evacuated children returning from New York, America. A nursing school was also established at the site to train staff for nearby St Peters hospital. Spiraling costs to maintain the property was the downfall of the orphanage which closed in 1958. The nursing school carried on until the 1990s. A twisted irony lay in wait as the latter part of the decade saw a controversial issue proposed by the Ministry of Justice who announced plans to make a new use for the site by creating a clinic for paedophiles and sex offenders. Staunch opposition by the local people overturned the decision. A series of vigils by candle light were held and the plans were shelved in 2002. Since then the Grade II listed building has fallen into disrepair with nature reclaiming the property. Ornate and once grand rooms are now covered in mould. The building has become a magnet for Urban Explorers, site seers, the curious along with the criminal element alike. Rapidly deteriorating the site is now at major risk and will need a fortune spending to bring it back to its former glory. Decay has created a sombre and eerie feel to the now silent Silverlands. © Simon Webster
Your chosen combination is quickly and professionally made to order, our shipping page has more details
If you are not entirely happy with your items, simply return them to us within 30 days for a replacement or full refund. Please read our full returns policy.
Media ID 41141524
Abandoned House Aged Atmospheric Banister Carvings Derelict Dirty Edwardian Eerie Elaborate Ethereal Georgian Ghostly Grade Grand Listed Listing Mansion Moody Nostalgia Orphanage Pagan Paneling Period Restoration Risk Stately Urban Exploration Urbex Victorian Villa Woodwork
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
Ready to Hang Contemporary Framed Prints adds style, protection, and a polished touch to your space - effortlessly.
Your artwork will be printed as shown in the preview. To adjust please select Edit Printed Image under the Buy button
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 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
