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The Union Workhouse, at King's Lynn, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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The Union Workhouse, at King's Lynn, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Union Workhouse, at King's Lynn, 1854. Collapse of a building in Norfolk. This ancient building, which fell to the ground on the morning of Sunday...(by which two lives were lost), was a structure of considerable archaeological interest...As many as thirty years ago a settlement was observed, and it was then recommended that this portion of the Workhouse should be rebuilt. No steps, however, were taken to carry this into effect...The edifice was formerly a church...built in or about the thirteenth century...In 1568 "it was agreed that the Duke of Norfolk his Grace shall have twenty loads of freestone from the chapel of St. James, gratis". In 1597, the plague being prevalent, the chapel was converted into an hospital...In the twelfth year of William IV. it was assigned to the guardians of the poor of St Margaret's, for the parish workhouse...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This evocative black and white print depicts the ruins of The Union Workhouse in King's Lynn, Norfolk, following its collapse in 1854. Two lives were tragically lost in the incident. The ancient building, which once held great archaeological interest, had been identified as a structure of significance decades prior, with recommendations made for its rebuilding. The edifice had a rich history, having originally served as a church built in the thirteenth century. In 1568, the chapel's freestone was granted to the Duke of Norfolk for his use. During the 1597 plague outbreak, the chapel was converted into a hospital. By the twelfth year of William IV, the chapel had been assigned to the guardians of the poor of St Margaret's Parish for use as a workhouse. Despite its historical significance, no action was taken to prevent its deterioration, leading to its eventual collapse. This poignant image, published in the Illustrated London News in 1854, serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our historical buildings and the stories they hold.
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