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Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Crumpsall, Manchester
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Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Crumpsall, Manchester
Aerial view of the Manchester Union workhouse and infirmary at Crumpsall. At the bottom of the picture can be seen the original workhouse (later Springfield Hospital) with an entrance on the right. Above centre is the Union infirmary (later Crumpsall Infirmary). At the top left lies the originally separate Prestwich Union workhouse (later Delaunays Hospital). The whole site later became North Manchester General Hospital
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1931 Crumpsall Delaunay Health Homeless Homelessness Infirmary L Aw Manchester Poor Poverty Prestwich Shelter Springfield Workhouse Workhouses
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1. Title: A Historical Snapshot of Manchester's Union Workhouse and Infirmary at Crumpsall: An Aerial Perspective This evocative aerial photograph captures the Manchester Union Workhouse and Infirmary at Crumpsall as it stood in the 1930s. The image reveals a complex of buildings that once provided shelter, care, and relief for the homeless, poor, and sick residents of Manchester during a time when poverty and unemployment were rampant. At the bottom of the picture, the original workhouse, later known as Springfield Hospital, can be seen with an entrance on the right. The workhouse was designed to instill discipline and hard work among its inmates, who were required to perform various tasks to earn their keep. The workhouse system, a relic of the Poor Law of 1834, aimed to reduce the burden on ratepayers by providing a centralized solution for the care of the destitute. Above the center of the image lies the Union Infirmary, later known as Crumpsall Infirmary. The infirmary was an integral part of the workhouse complex, providing medical care and treatment for the sick and injured. The infirmary's separation from the workhouse allowed for a more focused and specialized approach to healthcare. At the top left of the photograph, the originally separate Prestwich Union Workhouse, later known as Delaunays Hospital, can be discerned. This workhouse, like its Crumpsall counterpart, offered shelter and care to the needy. Over time, the three sites merged to form North Manchester General Hospital, which continued to serve the local community well into the 20th century. This aerial view offers a unique glimpse into Manchester's history, revealing the intricacies of the city's social welfare system during a period of significant economic hardship. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of community care and the resilience of those who sought refuge in these institutions.
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