Plan of Tothill Fields, Westminster
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Plan of Tothill Fields, Westminster
Ground plan of Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862
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Correction Fields Middlesex Pauper Plan Tothill Westminster Workhouse
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This intriguing ground plan, dated 1862, depicts the Middlesex House of Correction located in Tothill Fields, Westminster. The image offers a unique glimpse into the layout and design of this historic workhouse, which served as a place of confinement for paupers and petty offenders in the 19th century. The plan reveals the various functions and spaces within the institution. At the heart of the complex lies the central block, which housed the chapel, infirmary, and administrative offices. Surrounding this central block are a series of wings, each containing cells for the inmates. The plan also shows the location of the kitchen, bakehouse, laundry, and other essential facilities. The Middlesex House of Correction was designed to instill discipline and hard work in its inmates through a strict regimen of labor and religious instruction. The workhouse system, as it was known, was a key component of the English Poor Laws, which aimed to provide relief to the destitute while also promoting self-sufficiency and moral reformation. The image provides a fascinating insight into the daily life and living conditions of those who were confined within the walls of the Middlesex House of Correction. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often controversial history of social welfare and punishment in 19th-century England.
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