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Aston Union Workhouse, Birmingham, Warwickshire
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Aston Union Workhouse, Birmingham, Warwickshire
An aerial view of Aston Union Workhouse at Erdington, Birmingham. The unions childrens cottage homes are on a separate site, just visible at the right of the picture. The workhouse site later became Highcroft Hospital which provided psychiatric care. Date: Date unknown
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Aston Birmingham Cottage Erdington Homes Provided Psychiatric Separate Unions Visible Workhouse Highcroft
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Aston Union Workhouse, situated in Erdington, Birmingham, is depicted in this aerial photograph. Established to provide relief for the destitute and the poor, this imposing edifice was a key component of the English workhouse system. The image reveals the vastness and sprawling nature of the workhouse, with its intricate layout of buildings and grounds. The workhouse site, which later became Highcroft Hospital, was home to various facilities designed to accommodate different categories of inmates. The unions children's cottage homes, a separate entity, are faintly visible at the right edge of the photograph. These homes were intended to house and educate orphaned or abandoned children, offering them a chance at a better future. The workhouse itself was designed to enforce discipline and hard labor, with inmates expected to work in return for their keep. The austere living conditions, strict rules, and the infamous "outdoor relief" policy, which forced the able-bodied to leave the workhouse and seek employment, were all intended to deter dependency and encourage self-sufficiency. The photograph offers a unique perspective of the workhouse, revealing its complex layout and the juxtaposition of the various facilities that coexisted on the site. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the social and historical significance of the workhouse system in England, and the role it played in shaping the lives of countless individuals during a time of great need. The date of this photograph is unknown, adding to the intrigue and mystery surrounding this once-controversial institution. Today, the site stands as Highcroft Hospital, which continues to provide essential psychiatric care to those in need.
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