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Union Workhouse, Beaminster, Dorset
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Union Workhouse, Beaminster, Dorset
The Beaminster Union workhouse was erected in around 1837 at Stoke Water, near Beaminster, Dorset. Designed by HJ Whitling and Edward Mundey, the building later became an old peoples home known as Stoke Water House
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1. Title: "A Victorian Era Relic: The Beaminster Union Workhouse, Dorset, 1904" The photograph captures the imposing presence of the Beaminster Union Workhouse, nestled in the picturesque countryside of Dorset, England. Erected around 1837, this historic building stands as a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when poverty and destitution were more prevalent. Designed by architects HJ Whitling and Edward Mundey, the workhouse was a product of the English Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reduce the burden of outdoor relief on parishes by encouraging able-bodied paupers to enter workhouses in exchange for shelter and sustenance. The image, taken in 1904, reveals the grandeur and scale of the building, with its intricate architectural details and expansive grounds. The driveway, leading up to the imposing entrance, is lined with trees, adding to the sense of isolation and self-containment that characterized workhouses. The elderly residents, clad in their Sunday best, can be seen gathered in the courtyard, their faces etched with the lines of age and hardship. As time passed, the Beaminster Union Workhouse evolved, eventually becoming an old people's home known as Stoke Water House. The building's transformation reflects the changing social landscape of the 19th and early 20th centuries, as attitudes towards poverty and the elderly shifted. Today, the former workhouse stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who lived through the hardships of the 1830s, and serves as a reminder of the historical significance of social welfare institutions. This photograph, with its intriguing history and evocative imagery, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the complex and often controversial role that workhouses played in the lives of the poor and vulnerable in Victorian and Edwardian England.
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