Luton Workhouse, Public welfare institution in Luton, England
The Luton Workhouse building featured separate sections for men and women, along with administrative offices, a dining hall, kitchen, washhouse, schoolroom, and laundry facilities.
Established in 1722 as a House of Maintenance for the Poor, the institution initially accommodated 41 residents before expanding to house 300 people in a new building in 1836.
The workhouse residents participated in straw hat production, reflecting the prominent local industry that characterized Luton's manufacturing heritage during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The institution provided shelter, basic meals, and medical care to individuals who could not support themselves, operating under the management of a master and matron.
The 1881 census recorded 224 residents at the Luton Workhouse, including staff members like George Brandon as Master and Elizabeth Brandon as Matron.
Location: Luton
GPS coordinates: 51.88100,-0.42300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:56
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