The Workhouse, Southwell, Grade II* listed poorhouse in Upton, England.
The Workhouse stands as a three-story brick building with segregated areas for men, women, and children, featuring multiple courtyards and work spaces.
William Adams Nicholson designed this institution in 1824, establishing a model that influenced the New Poor Law reforms across England in 1834.
The building reflected social attitudes toward poverty through its strict separation of inmates and basic living conditions within different accommodation wings.
The National Trust now manages this museum, offering guided tours from March to November with detailed exhibits about 19th-century social welfare.
The facility maintained its original purpose until the 1990s, making it the longest-operating workhouse structure in England.
Location: Upton
Inception: 1824
Architects: William Adams Nicholson
Operator: National Trust
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/the-workhouse-southwell
GPS coordinates: 53.08110,-0.93925
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46
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