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Union Workhouse, Lewes, Sussex
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Union Workhouse, Lewes, Sussex
The Lewes Union workhouse, erected in In 1868 on De Montfort Road, Lewes, Sussex. In 1902, after its closure as a workhouse, the site briefly became the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory run by the Reverend Harold Burden
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Victorian Institution of Charity and Controversy: The Union Workhouse of Lewes, Sussex" 2.. This evocative image captures the Union Workhouse on De Montfort Road in Lewes, Sussex, built in 1868. During the Victorian era, workhouses were established as institutions to provide for the poor and destitute, offering temporary relief from poverty and hunger. This particular workhouse, with its imposing architecture, served the local community for over four decades. 3. In 1902, the workhouse underwent a transformation when it was converted into the Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory, run by the Reverend Harold Burden. The Reformatory aimed to provide a sanctuary for alcoholics, offering them a chance at rehabilitation and a new lease on life. 4. The Union Workhouse in Lewes stands as a testament to the complex social fabric of the Victorian era. It represents the dual nature of charitable institutions, which provided essential services to those in need while also being subject to controversy and criticism. 5. The building's Gothic Revival architecture, with its pointed arches, intricate stonework, and tall chimneys, adds to its historical significance. The Union Workhouse in Lewes is a reminder of the past, a time when the community came together to address the challenges of poverty and addiction. 6. The Reverend Harold Burden's Southern Counties Inebriates Reformatory operated at the site until 1916, providing a vital service to those struggling with alcoholism. The workhouse's legacy continues to inspire and inform our understanding of social welfare and the complex issues surrounding poverty and addiction. 7. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of the Union Workhouse in Lewes, Sussex, a building that has stood the test of time and continues to be a part of the local community's rich history.
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