Cleveland Street Workhouse, Georgian workhouse in Fitzrovia, London.
The Cleveland Street Workhouse stands four stories tall with an H-shaped layout, featuring symmetrical frontages and large windows characteristic of Georgian architecture.
Established in 1778, this building provided shelter and employment for individuals unable to support their families due to illness or financial difficulties.
Charles Dickens resided near the workhouse during his youth, which influenced the depiction of institutional life in his novel Oliver Twist.
The structure remains on Cleveland Street in central London, where its exterior architecture demonstrates the evolution of social welfare institutions over two centuries.
Archaeological investigations uncovered 1047 skeletons in the former burial ground, dating from 1780 to 1853, revealing information about London's past residents.
Location: London Borough of Camden
Inception: 1778
GPS coordinates: 51.52040,-0.13830
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:20
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