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The Workhouse and Infirmary
Heritage Open Day: Behind every door is a story and The Workhouse and Infirmary bears witness to over 160 years of changing social policy and attitudes towards the poor and vulnerable in society. Built in 1824 as a last resort for many people, The Workhouse in Southwell is one of the best preserved and most complete in England. As the site developed, the Infirmary was built in 1871 to care for those deemed too ill to be housed in the workhouse. Here you can glimpse the beginnings of an emerging healthcare system as social care evolved.
Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist painted a bleak picture of life in the workhouse. However, the focus here is to show that although harsh and monotonous, aspects such as education, medical care or diet may have been better for the poor than in their own homes.
Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist painted a bleak picture of life in the workhouse. However, the focus here is to show that although harsh and monotonous, aspects such as education, medical care or diet may have been better for the poor than in their own homes.
Saturday 13 September and Sunday 14 September
Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT
Sat 13 Sep:External building tours; Sun 14 Sep:External building tours; Free Entry.
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