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Union Workhouse, Halifax, West Yorkshire
The Halifax Union workhouse on Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire. After 1930, it became St Johns Public Assistance Institution
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Assistance Gibbet Halifax Institution L Aw Poor Poverty Workhouse Workhouses 1919
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1. Title: A Snapshot of History: The Union Workhouse, Halifax, West Yorkshire, 1919 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the imposing facade of the Union Workhouse on Gibbet Street in Halifax, West Yorkshire, circa 1919. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the past, revealing the stark reality of poverty and social welfare in early 20th-century England. Originally established in 1837 as part of the Poor Law Amendment Act, the Union Workhouse was designed to provide shelter, food, and employment for the destitute and the needy. The institution was a last resort for those who had no other means of support and were unable to care for themselves. The building's imposing architecture, with its high walls and barred windows, reflects the harsh conditions and the stigma associated with being a resident. The Workhouse was a place of hard labor, discipline, and separation of families, intended to deter people from seeking assistance and to encourage self-reliance. After 1930, the Halifax Union Workhouse underwent a transformation and became known as St. John's Public Assistance Institution. This change marked a shift in attitudes towards the treatment of the poor, with a greater emphasis on care and support rather than punishment and isolation. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical context of poverty and social welfare in West Yorkshire, and the evolution of the public assistance system over the years. It invites us to reflect on the challenges faced by those who lived through these times and the progress that has been made in addressing the complex issue of poverty and social inequality.
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