Thesaurus Term/Concept: WORKHOUSE

Identifier 68723
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A 19th century establishment for the provision of work for the unemployed poor of a parish; later an institution administered by Guardians of the Poor, in which paupers are lodged and the able-bodied set to work.

Broader Terms/Concepts (2)

Related Terms/Concepts (9)

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Instances/Examples (7)

Context Record
Monument Type MNT13880 Moor Cottages, Trowell (Building)
Monument Type MNT14988 NEWARK UNION WORKHOUSE (Building)
Monument Type MNT17750 SOUTHWELL BAPTIST CHAPEL AND ADJOINING HOUSE (Building)
Monument Type MNT14543 THE WORKHOUSE (Building)
Monument Type MNT25339 Union Workhouse, Albert Street (Building)
Monument Type MNT16240 WIGSLEY POOR HOUSE (Monument)
Monument Type MNT16470 Worksop Union Workhouse (Monument)