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Brentford Workhouse entrance
New buildings, opened in 1902, at the Brentford Union workhouse on Twickenham Road, Isleworth. Behind the entrance lodge stand a receiving block for new arrivals, a block housing boys on remand, and the chapel. The site later became the West Middlesex Hospital. Date: 1904
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Arrivals Behind Block Brentford Chapel Isleworth Lodge Middlesex Opened Receiving Stand Twickenham Workhouse 1902
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing entrance to Brentford Union Workhouse, located on Twickenham Road in Isleworth, Middlesex, England. The image, taken in 1904, showcases the new buildings that opened in 1902, which replaced the earlier workhouse. The entrance is framed by the tall, Gothic-style arches of the lodge, which once served as the gateway for those seeking assistance from the workhouse. Behind the entrance lodge, three distinct structures can be seen. The first is the receiving block, where new arrivals would have been processed and assessed before being assigned to the appropriate workhouse accommodation. The second building housed boys on remand, providing temporary shelter for those awaiting transfer to other institutions or rehabilitation. The third building, located to the right of the entrance, is the chapel, where residents would have attended religious services and other gatherings. The Brentford Union Workhouse, which later became West Middlesex Hospital, was a place of last resort for those in need during the Victorian era. The workhouse system, established in 1601, was designed to provide relief for the poor, the sick, and the destitute. However, living conditions were often harsh, with residents subjected to long hours of labor, meager rations, and strict discipline. Despite these challenges, the workhouse served an essential role in providing a safety net for those in need, and the buildings themselves stand as a testament to the complex history of social welfare in England. This photograph, with its intricate details and rich history, offers a glimpse into a bygone era and provides a poignant reminder of the complex social and economic realities of the past.
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