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Union Workhouse, Fir Vale, Sheffield, Yorkshire
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Union Workhouse, Fir Vale, Sheffield, Yorkshire
The gates of the Sheffield Union workhouse at Fir Vale in South Yorkshire, with the workhouse porter standing behind. The workhouse, on Smilter Lane (now Herries Road), was opened in 1880. The site later became the City General Hospital, then in 1967 was renamed the Northern General
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1967 Gates Gateway Health Herries L Aw Lane Poor Porter Poverty Railings Sheffield Vale Workhouse Workhouses
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1. Title: "A Threshold of Change: The Union Workhouse at Fir Vale, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1880-1967" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the Union Workhouse at Fir Vale in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, as it stood in the late 19th century. The imposing gates, adorned with intricate railings, once marked the entrance to an institution that represented both a symbol of poverty relief and a stark reminder of the harsh realities of Victorian-era welfare systems. Established in 1880, the workhouse on Smilter Lane (now Herries Road) was designed to provide shelter, food, and employment for the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm. The figure of the workhouse porter, standing resolutely behind the gates, underscores the institutional nature of this once-controversial social welfare system. The porter's presence served as a reminder that entry into the workhouse was not a matter of choice but rather a consequence of dire circumstances. Over the years, the Union Workhouse at Fir Vale underwent several transformations. In 1916, it became the City General Hospital, providing essential medical care to the residents of Sheffield. By the 1960s, the hospital was renamed the Northern General, and the historic workhouse buildings were gradually phased out. Today, the site stands as a testament to the evolving nature of social welfare and healthcare in Sheffield and Yorkshire. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Union Workhouse at Fir Vale, a poignant reminder of the past and a reminder of the ongoing importance of compassionate care for those in need. 3. Keywords: Union Workhouse, Fir Vale, Sheffield, Yorkshire, 1880, Victorian, Poverty, Porter, Gateway, Historical, City, Hospital, Road, Lane, 1967, Northern, General, 1880s, Workhouses, Firvale, Smilter, Herries, South Yorkshire, 1916, Health Care, 1960s, Gates, Railings, Historical Significance, Social Welfare, Compassionate Care.
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