Workhouses Collection (#12)

Almshouses and Union Workhouse, Rothbury, Northumberland
Rothbury almshouses (left of centre) and former Union workhouse (right of centre). The workhouse, on Town Foot, Rothbury, Northumberland

Union Workhouse, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
The Northallerton Union workhouse at Friarage Fields, Northallerton, North Yorkshire. A small dog stands near the entrance

Berrington War Hospital, Atcham, Shropshire
Berrington War Hospital operated during the First World War at the premises of the Atcham Union workhouse, Cross Houses, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Chase Farm Schools, Enfield, Middlesex
The main building of the Chase Farm Schools in Enfield, Middlesex, opened in 1886 by the Edmonton Union to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Union Workhouse, Kingston, Surrey
Entrance drive at Kingston Union workhouse with inmates, staff and children. The workhouse, designed by William Mason, was erected in 1837-9 on Coombe Road in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey

Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, Bow, East London
The Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum was opened in 1871 at Devons Road in Bow, next to the Stepney workhouse, East London. Despite its name

Union Workhouse, Hastings, Sussex
Birds eye view of the union workhouse in Frederick Road, Hastings, Sussex. The original 1837 buildings (centre/right of picture) were designed by Sampson Kempthorne

Hackney Union School, Brentwood, Essex
The Hackney Union School at Brentwood. In 1885 Hackney took over what had been the Brentwood District School, originally set up by the Shoreditch Board of Guardians in 1854 to house pauper children

Hackney Union Cottage Homes, Ongar, Essex
The Hackney Union cottage homes at Ongar, Essex. The homes, opened in 1905, housed pauper children away from the workhouse. The children lived in three-storey cottages each holding 52 boys or girls

Newark Union Workhouse, Claypole Bridge, Lincs
The large building partly hidden by the bridge was used as the Newark Union workhouse until the early 1900s. The building was erected in the 1780s as a workhouse for the Claypole Gilbert Union

Chelsea Workhouse Infirmary, London
The grounds of what is believed to be the workhouse infirmary at Cale Street, Chelsea, London. A uniformed matron and nurse stand at the centre while two men look

Louisa Twining (1820 - 1912), English philanthropic worker who devoted herself to issues and tasks related to the English Poor Law. Her family owned Twinings tea business on the Strand

Picture No. 11792554
Bethnal Green workhouse map

St Vincent School Boys Band, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire
Band members in uniform and with instruments at St Vincent School, Fulwood, near Preston. The School took Roman Catholic boys out of workhouses. Date: circa 1905

Bone crushing equipment
Bone-crushing equipment of the type used in workhouses in the early nineteenth century. The crushed bones were used as fertilizer

Former Chelmsford Workhouse admin block, 2000
Former Chelmsford Workhouse admin block, seen from the northeast, part of the Chelmsford Union Workhouse, Essex. The original buildings date from 1837 but were largely rebuilt after a fire in 1886

Former Spinning House workhouse, Cambridge c. 1910
Former Spinning House workhouse in Cambridge, circa 1910 Date: C.1910

To the inhabitants of the Township of Sheffield [regarding a proposed workhouse at Jericho ], 1804
Printed by J. Montgomery, Printer, Sheffield.Original at Sheffield Archives (JC/29/10)

Waiting for free meals (b / w photo)
XJF437537 Waiting for free meals (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entitled Living London ; ); English, out of copyright

Rebecca Riots in Wales. Men and boys, many dressed as women, attacking a turnpike gate in protest at charges at tollgates on public roads. Another of their main targets was union workhouses

Poor Law set out regulations for Workhouses, imposing harsh conditions on inmates so that they were seen as places of last resort

A Useful Manufacture: The Raw Material Worked Up. The Burning of the Royal Navy training ship Goliath, 1876. Destitute boys from the London streets

Bath Union Workhouse

Soup kitchen
As soup kitchen for poor people in Stockholm 1892. Date: 1892

Exeter Workhouse
The frontage of the Exeter Incorporation workhouse erected in 1701at Heavitree, Exeter, and designed by Ralph Mitchell. The building was severely damaged by bombing in World War Two. Date: 1905

Bridge of Weir Homes - Coming from Church
Children stream out from the church at the Orphan Homes of Scotland, Bridge of Weir. Date: 1910

Dulverton Union workhouse
The former Dulverton Union workhouse erected in 1856 on Bridge Street, Dulverton. The building, designed by E Ashworth, now houses National Park offices. Date: 1918

Female Sick Ward at Holborn Union Workhouse
An interior view of a womens sick ward at Holborn Union Workhouse, City Road, London. There are uniformed nurses and some patients are dressed and sitting in chairs. Date: 1905

Saturday Afternoon Recreation at Laindon Labour Colony

Princes Parade, Bridlington
A birds eye view of the Princes Parade seafront promenade at Bridlington, Yorkshire. Date: 1904

Bradford Workhouse Infirmary
A view of the new poor law infirmary opened in 1905 at the Bradford Union workhouse in West Yorkshire. The lawn in front of the building appears to be set out for a game of croquet. Date: 1905

Shoemakers Shop at Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
Interior view of shoemakers workshop at the Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham Date: 1905

Workhouse and Guardians Offices, Fulham Palace Road, London
Fulham workhouse (left) and Board of Guardians offices (right) on Fulham Palace Road in West London.. Date: 1905

Girls in Overalls
A group of young women dressed in similar overalls and head coverings pose for a group picture. At the centre rear is an older woman dressed more formally in hat and cape. Date: 1905

Consumption Hospital, Fulham Road, London
A view of the Consumption Hospital on Fulham Road at Brompton in south-west London. The hospital opened in 1847 to care for patients suffering from tuberculosis and diseases of the chest

Boys from Marlesford Lodge childrens home at play
Boys from Marlesford Lodge at play in Hammersmith Park. Marlesford Lodge, located at Kings Street, Hammersmith, was a feeder home for the Kensington

County Lunatic Asylum, Powick, Worcestershire
Entrance lodge of the Worcester City and County Pauper Lunatic Asylum. The asylum, designed by Hamilton & Medland of Gloucester, was opened in 1852 on Malvern Road, Powick, near Worcester

Camberwell Central Home - The Newlands
The Newlands in Peckham Rye was the central receiving home for pauper children run by the Camberwell poor law union. After an initial period at the home

Four tramps
Four men of older years and unkempt appearance pose in front of a run-down building. The state of their attire suggests that they might be tramps. Date: Date unknown

LCC Industrial School for Girls, Gordon House, Isleworth

Asylum Entrance, Hanwell, Middlesex
Entrance to the county lunatic asylum at Hanwell in Middlesex opened in 1831. A porter stands at the gates beneath the portico. The site later became St Bernards Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Roman Catholic orphanage on Jersey
A group picture of children and staff at a Roman Catholic orphanage on Jersey in the British Channel Islands. Date: 1926

Brentford Union Workhouse - Masters residence and offices
A view of the masters residence ad offices at the new Brentford Union workhouse in Middlesex, opened in 1902 Date: 1902

Old Farmhouse at Laindon Labour Colony, Essex
Old farmhouse at Laindon Labour Colony, near Dunton, Essex. The colony, located on a former farm, was established in 1904 by the Poplar Poor Law Union as an alternative to the workhouse for

Mens Quarters at Laindon Labour Colony, Essex
Mens quarters at Laindon Labour Colony, near Dunton, Essex. The colony was established in 1904 by the Poplar Poor Law Union as an alternative to the workhouse for able-bodied men. Date: 1904

Children at play in the grounds of Marlesford Lodge. A long skipping rope is held by a nurse and one of the children. Marlesford Lodge, located at Kings Street, Hammersmith

Former inmate of Claydon Training Centre
A former inmate of the Ministry of Labour Instructional Centre at Claydon in Suffolk with a plough and team of horses in Canada

Langho Epileptic Colony - Administrative Block
Administrative block at the Langho Colony in Ribblesdale, Lancashire. The colony was established in 1906 by the Manchester

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"Exploring the Forgotten Lives: Workhouses and their Impact on Society" Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent: Witnessing discipline and resilience in action as young boys learn essential skills aboard the Training Ship Arethusa. Busy street scene at Spitalfields, East End of London: A glimpse into the bustling streets of Spitalfields where workhouses stood as a stark reminder of poverty's grip on society. Mount Pleasant Hotel, Kings Cross, London: Unveiling the hidden history behind this grand hotel turned workhouse that once provided shelter for those in desperate need. Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent: Discovering how intricate knotting techniques taught onboard the Training Ship Arethusa empowered young minds with practical skills for life. Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme: Delving into the heartwarming stories of orphans finding solace and education within these walls – a beacon of hope amidst adversity. The Hollies Childrens Home, Sidcup, Kent: Reflecting on the nurturing environment created at The Hollies Childrens Home to provide care and support for vulnerable children in Kent. North Wales Lunatic Asylum, Denbigh, North Wales: Peering into the haunting past of an asylum that aimed to heal but often left scars – shedding light on mental health treatment throughout history. Asylum Lodge Devizes Wiltshire: Uncovering tales from within Asylum Lodge – a sanctuary meant to offer refuge but sometimes became a prison for those deemed "mad. " Banstead Asylum Surrey & Stone Asylum Aylesbury Buckinghamshire: Comparing two contrasting institutions designed to house individuals struggling with mental health issues - exploring their approaches towards healing and rehabilitation. Guinness Lodging Houses Lever Street London.