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Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
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Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground. The site later became Mowbray Grange Sanatorium for the treatment of tuberculosis patients, and was later called Mowbray Grange Hospital
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1830s 1839 Bedale Conversation Conversing Disease Grange Health L Aw Mowbray Patients Poor Poverty Sanatorium Treatment Tuberculosis Workhouse Workhouses
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1. Title: "A Conversation Amidst History: Two Ladies at the Threshold of Bedale Union Workhouse and Mowbray Grange Hospital, North Yorkshire, 1905" The photograph captures a moment of tranquility amidst the historical backdrop of the Bedale Union Workhouse, located at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Established in 1839, this imposing edifice served as a place of last resort for the poor and destitute, providing shelter, food, and labor in exchange for a meager existence. The Union Workhouse system, a product of the English Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, aimed to end the perceived abuses of the old parish system and instill a sense of discipline and self-sufficiency amongst the impoverished population. In the foreground of the image, two ladies, elegantly dressed and adorned with large hats, engage in a conversation, seemingly oblivious to the historical significance of the location behind them. The scene exudes a sense of contrast, as the tranquility of the moment is juxtaposed against the stark reality of poverty and hardship that once defined this site. The Bedale Union Workhouse later underwent significant transformations, serving as Mowbray Grange Sanatorium from 1912 to 1988. During this period, it became a vital institution for the treatment of tuberculosis patients, offering hope and care to those afflicted by this debilitating disease. The hospital's name was later changed to Mowbray Grange Hospital, reflecting its evolving role in the community. This photograph, taken in 1905, offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Bedale Union Workhouse and Mowbray Grange Hospital. It serves as a poignant reminder of the past, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the ever-evolving nature of healthcare and social welfare systems.
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