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Court room at Bristol St Peters Workhouse
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Court room at Bristol St Peters Workhouse
The court room at the St Peters workhouse, Bristol. The wood-panelled room has an ornate fire-place and ceiling. The building, once owned by merchant Robert Aldworth, was used as a workhouse 1698-1900. Also known as St Peters Hospital, it was destroyed in an air raid in 1940. Date: circa 1910
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Bristol Ceiling Merchant Owned Panelled Workhouse Aldworth
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1. Title: "A Justice's Seat in History: The Court Room at St. Peter's Workhouse, Bristol" This evocative photograph captures the solemnity and history of the court room at St. Peter's Workhouse in Bristol. Dating back to circa 1910, this wood-panelled chamber once served as a place of judgment and resolution within the walls of this historic building. The room's ornate fireplace, with its intricate carvings and detailed design, adds a touch of grandeur to the space. Above, the ceiling is adorned with an elaborate pattern, further emphasizing the importance and gravity of the proceedings that once took place here. St. Peter's Workhouse, also known as St. Peter's Hospital, has a rich and complex history. Originally owned by the merchant Robert Aldworth in 1698, it later served as a workhouse until 1900. During this time, the court room would have been the setting for various legal proceedings, providing a crucial function for the community. Despite its historical significance, the building was unfortunately destroyed in an air raid during World War II. Today, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the court room's past, offering a glimpse into the daily life and legal proceedings of St. Peter's Workhouse during its final years of operation. The wood-panelled walls, with their intricate details and sense of history, stand as a testament to the building's former grandeur and importance within the community of Bristol. This image invites us to reflect on the past, and to consider the stories and lives that were once shaped by the walls of this once-majestic court room.
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