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Union Workhouse, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
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Union Workhouse, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
The Tetbury Union workhouse, Gloucestershire. Loitering outside are a number of people - some small children, several labourers, and an older man with a stick. Faces are peering out from some of the workhouse windows. The workhouse, located near to the Market Place in Tetbury, was substantially rebuilt in 1905
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Commissioners Dickensian Faces Gloucestershire L Aw Labourers Legal Legislation Older Paupers Peering Poor Poverty Rebuilt Status Stick Tetbury Windows Workhouse Workhouses 1907 Loitering
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This evocative photograph captures the Union Workhouse in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, during the early 20th century. The imposing Victorian and Edwardian building, which underwent substantial renovations in 1905, stands proudly near the Market Place. A sense of poverty and hardship is palpable as a group of people, including small children, labourers, and an older man with a stick, loiter outside. Their faces are etched with concern and weariness, reflecting the harsh realities of life for the paupers who sought refuge within its walls. The Workhouse system, established under the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, was designed to provide relief for the destitute while discouraging idleness. The building's austere design and the strict regulations enforced within its walls were intended to instil a sense of discipline and self-reliance among its inhabitants. The windows of the Workhouse reveal glimpses of other lives, with faces peering out curiously at the world beyond. The architecture of the building, with its tall chimneys and intricate detailing, stands in stark contrast to the sombre scene unfolding before it. The presence of the older man, with his walking stick, adds a sense of melancholy to the image, reminding us of the many lives that were touched by the harsh realities of poverty and the welfare system during this period. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the plight of the poor was a matter of public concern and the welfare system underwent significant legislative changes. The Union Workhouse in Tetbury, with its rich history and intriguing stories, remains an important part of the local heritage and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
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