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Mile End Old Town Workhouse, London
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Mile End Old Town Workhouse, London
Previously part of the Stepney Union, Mile End Old Town became an independent Poor Law Hamlet in 1857. The following year, work began on its new workhouse located on Bancroft Road, designed William Dobson in a Domestic Tudor style. This is a view of the main frontage of the building. Date: c.1905
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This photograph showcases the impressive main frontage of Mile End Old Town Workhouse, located on Bancroft Road in London. Originally part of the Stepney Union, Mile End Old Town gained independence in 1857, leading to the construction of a new workhouse the following year. Designed by the architect William Dobson in a Domestic Tudor style, the workhouse aimed to provide a more humane and less institutional living environment for its residents. The image, taken around 1905, reveals the grandeur of the building's exterior, with its intricately detailed timber-framing, red brickwork, and tall chimneys. The main entrance is adorned with a large arched doorway, flanked by ornate stone columns and topped with a decorative frieze. The overall effect is one of a well-appointed Tudor manor house, rather than the cold and imposing institutions often associated with workhouses of the time. Mile End Old Town Workhouse was a significant departure from the traditional workhouse design, reflecting the changing attitudes towards the care of the poor in the late 19th century. The building remains an important historical landmark, offering a glimpse into the past and the evolving social welfare system in London.
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