The Coedy-Gric Institution (Pontypool workhouse), Griffithst
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The Coedy-Gric Institution (Pontypool workhouse), Griffithst
The Pontypool Union workhouse at Griffithstown, later also known as the Coedy-Gric Institution. The buildings in the foreground are childrens cottage homes with boys and girls houses separated by a chapel/school block at the centre. Date: circa 1913
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Block Cottage Foreground Institution Pontypool Separated Workhouse Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Haven of Care and Compassion: The Coedy-Gric Institution, Pontypool Union Workhouse, Griffithstown, Circa 1913" The Coedy-Gric Institution, also known as the Pontypool Union Workhouse at Griffithstown, stands as a testament to the care and compassion provided to the most vulnerable members of society during the early 20th century. This photograph, taken circa 1913, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the institution, with its focus on the children's cottage homes in the foreground. The buildings in the image are separated by a chapel/school block at the centre. The boys' and girls' houses are distinctly visible, each with their unique architectural features. The girls' house, with its red-tiled roof and whitewashed walls, stands proudly to the left, while the boys' house, with its darker, more imposing appearance, is situated to the right. The children's cottage homes were an innovative approach to providing better living conditions for the children in the workhouse system. These homes aimed to create a more family-like environment, with separate accommodations for boys and girls, and a central chapel/school block to foster a sense of community. The Coedy-Gric Institution played a crucial role in the lives of many children, providing them with shelter, food, and education during a time when such basic necessities were not always guaranteed. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the institution's history and the essential services it provided to the community. The Coedy-Gric Institution, with its children's cottage homes, stands as a symbol of care and compassion, offering a glimpse into the past and the important role that institutions like it played in the lives of countless children.
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