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Union Workhouse, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
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Union Workhouse, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
In 1884, the Burton-upon-Trent Union opened a new workhouse on Belvedere Road at Outwoods. The building was designed by JH Morton of South Shields and built by the Messrs Walker and Slater of Derby. The site later became Burton District Hospital, and then Queens Hospital
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1884 1886 Belvedere Burton Derby Health L Aw Morton Poor Poverty Slater Staffordshire Trent Walker Workhouse Workhouses
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1. Title: "A Victorian Era Workhouse: Burton-upon-Trent Union, Staffordshire, 1884" This evocative image captures the Union Workhouse at Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, as it stood proudly in the late 19th century. Designed by JH Morton of South Shields and constructed by Messrs Walker and Slater of Derby in 1884, this imposing building was a testament to the social welfare system of the time. The site, located on Belvedere Road at Outwoods, later became Burton District Hospital and then Queens Hospital. During the Victorian era, workhouses were established as institutions for the poor, providing shelter, food, and work in exchange for relief. The 1834 Poor Law Amendment Act mandated the establishment of these workhouses to replace the old, often inadequate, and sometimes cruel, parish workhouses. The new Burton-upon-Trent Union Workhouse was a significant improvement, designed to accommodate the growing needs of the community. The architectural design of the building reflects the prevailing Victorian aesthetic, with its red-brick facade, steeply pitched roof, and ornate detailing. The large, open windows allow ample natural light to enter, while the high ceilings and spacious interiors provided a sense of airiness and hygiene. The workhouse complex included various buildings, such as the master's house, infirmary, laundry, and workshops, all designed to ensure the self-sufficiency of the institution. The grounds also featured vegetable gardens and orchards, which provided fresh produce for the inmates. This aerial photograph offers a unique perspective of the historic workhouse, providing a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the social and architectural history of Burton-upon-Trent and Staffordshire during the 1880s.
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