Birmingham Union workhouse, Former workhouse in Winson Green, Birmingham, England
The Birmingham Union workhouse consisted of multiple buildings designed to house 700 adults and 600 children with separate facilities for different groups.
Built between 1850 and 1852 under the Poor Law Amendment Act, the workhouse replaced an earlier 1734 structure located at Coleridge Passage.
Medical lectures at the workhouse infirmary by surgeon John Tomlinson in 1767 led to the establishment of Birmingham Medical School in 1825.
The workhouse entrance building remained standing until September 2017, while the main structure was demolished in the early 1990s.
The entrance arch gained recognition as 'the arch of tears' due to its association with the separation of families entering the institution.
Location: Birmingham
Architects: John Jones Bateman
GPS coordinates: 52.48860,-1.92940
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:03
Edgbaston Reservoir
1.1 km
Key Hill Cemetery
1 km
Warstone Lane Cemetery
990 m
Birmingham Orthodox Cathedral
1.2 km
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
1.2 km
Chamberlain Clock
1.2 km
Bishop Latimer Memorial Church, Winson Green
1.2 km
Dhamma Talaka Pagoda
1.1 km
Icknield Street School
1.1 km
Spring Hill Library
783 m
Birmingham board schools
636 m
Christ Church
955 m
St Peter's Church, Spring Hill
577 m
Organ Donation Memorial
161 m
Summerfield Centre
645 m
Rose Villa Tavern Public House
1.2 km
The George And Dragon Public House
1.1 km
Post box B66 52
199 m
Icknield Street School (st Chad's Roman Catholic Annexe)
1.1 km
Mosaic
261 m
The Jewellers Arms Public House
1.2 km
75-78 Vyse Street
1.2 km
9,10 And 11, Legge Lane
1.2 km
58-61, Albion Street B1
1.2 km
Lodge To Rotton Park Reservoir
1.2 km
Summerfield Hospital WVS bench
177 m
Brutalist Climbing Wall
1.2 km
Public Convenience Opposite Number 90 To 94 (Consecutive)
1.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes