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Union Workhouse, Southam, Warwickshire
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Union Workhouse, Southam, Warwickshire
The Southam Union workhouse on Welsh Road in Southam, Warwickshire. A man, perhaps the workhouse porter, stands on the doorstep. A greenhouse is attached at the left of the building. Designed by John Plowman, the workhouse was erected in 1837. Southam Primary School now stands on the site
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This evocative photograph captures the Union Workhouse on Welsh Road in Southam, Warwickshire, as it stood in the late 1800s. Designed by architect John Plowman and erected in 1837, the workhouse was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty during the Victorian era. The imposing building, with its Gothic Revival architectural features, housed the destitute, the infirm, and the elderly, providing them with shelter and basic provisions in exchange for hard labor. In this image, a man, believed to be the workhouse porter, stands on the doorstep, likely greeting or directing new arrivals. The presence of a greenhouse attached to the left of the building is an intriguing detail, suggesting that the workhouse may have also maintained a small garden for the production of fruits and vegetables. Today, the site of the Union Workhouse is home to Southam Primary School, a stark contrast to its former use. The historical significance of this building, a testament to the social and economic conditions of the 1830s, continues to be an essential part of Southam's rich history. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the past, inviting us to reflect on the progress made in addressing poverty and providing for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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