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Windsor Union Workhouse, Berkshire
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Windsor Union Workhouse, Berkshire
Main block of the former Windsor Union Workhouse, Old Windsor. The buildings were designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. The site later became part of the King Edward VII Hospital group. Date: 2000
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1. Title: A Legacy of Social Welfare: The Former Windsor Union Workhouse, Berkshire The hauntingly beautiful image before you captures the main block of the historic Windsor Union Workhouse, located in Old Windsor, Berkshire. Designed by renowned architects George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, this imposing edifice was once a symbol of the British social welfare system during the Victorian era. Workhouses, such as Windsor Union, were established in the 1830s as part of the New Poor Law, which aimed to reduce the number of people relying on outdoor relief and instead encourage able-bodied paupers to work in exchange for shelter and sustenance. The workhouse system was a stark contrast to the previous parish system, which often led to widespread poverty and dependency. The main block of the Windsor Union Workhouse, with its intricate Gothic Revival architecture, served as the administrative center and accommodation for the workhouse master, matron, and their families. The building's grandeur belied the harsh realities that lay within its walls. Inmates, or "paupers," were subjected to long hours of hard labor, meager rations, and strict discipline. Despite its grim reputation, the Windsor Union Workhouse also provided essential services to the local community. Infirm paupers and children were cared for in separate sections, and the workhouse farm produced food for both the workhouse and the local population. Over time, societal attitudes towards poverty and welfare evolved, and the Windsor Union Workhouse eventually closed its doors. The site later became part of the King Edward VII Hospital group, continuing its legacy of providing care and support to those in need. Today, the former workhouse stands as a poignant reminder of the past and the evolving nature of social welfare in Britain.
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