This workhouse was built sometime in the 1780s at a cost of £229 15s 1d. It was used as a workhouse until 1834 when it was converted into housing. 23 inmates and paupers used to work on 18 spinning wheels, two reels and a loom here, although the inventory from 1808 doesn’t actually show enough beds for 23 people. Due to the lack of beds, it is likely that the inmates would be made to either share a bed and sleep head to toe or would use the bed in shifts.
The house has been owned by a music teacher at some point and is now being renovated by the new owners.
Thanks for looking,
Rubex
The house has been owned by a music teacher at some point and is now being renovated by the new owners.
Thanks for looking,
Rubex