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Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
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Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
The Llwynypia Homes, near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, were opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union. An infirmary was added in 1909, and in 1927 the site was renamed Llwynypia Hospital
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Glamorgan Health Homes Infirmary L Aw Pontypridd Poor Poverty Rhondda Subsidiary Treatment Workhouse Workhouses 1927
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of Llwynypia Homes in Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales, a subsidiary workhouse established in 1903 for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union. The image transports us back in time to the Edwardian era, a period marked by significant social and economic change in Wales. At the turn of the 20th century, poverty was rampant in the Rhondda Valley, and the need for institutions like Llwynypia Homes to provide care and support for the destitute was acute. The workhouse system, a legacy of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to provide a deterrent to poverty by offering only the bare necessities of life to its inmates. The photograph shows the grand entrance to the Homes, with its ornate stonework and tall, arched windows. The buildings exude an air of institutional authority, reflecting the paternalistic attitude of the time towards those in need. However, the addition of an infirmary in 1909 and the renaming of the site as Llwynypia Hospital in 1927 signaled a shift towards more compassionate care. The image offers a poignant reminder of the history of poverty and social welfare in Wales, and the evolving approach to healthcare and treatment of the vulnerable in society. The Llwynypia Homes stand as a testament to the complex and often controversial history of the workhouse system and the enduring need for institutions to provide care and support for those in need.
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