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Manchester Workhouse, Crumpsall
A view of the Manchester Union Workhouse opened at Crumpsall, North Manchester, in 1858. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1858 Crumpsall Manchester Opened Workhouse
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1. Title: A Glance into Manchester's Past: Manchester Union Workhouse at Crumpsall, North Manchester (1858-1916) This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into Manchester's history with a view of the Manchester Union Workhouse, which was established at Crumpsall, North Manchester, in 1858. The image, captured around 1916, showcases the imposing and austere architecture of the institution, which was designed to provide relief and shelter to Manchester's destitute and needy residents. The Manchester Union Workhouse was a product of the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834, which aimed to reform the English poor relief system by establishing a uniform set of rules and regulations across the country. The workhouse system was intended to discourage able-bodied individuals from relying on public assistance, as living conditions within the workhouses were deliberately made harsh and unpleasant. In the photograph, the Workhouse's high, red-brick walls and barred windows exude an air of isolation and confinement. The buildings' stark, symmetrical design reflects the institutional nature of the facility, while the surrounding greenery hints at the presence of a garden or yard where inmates could perform their required labor tasks. The Manchester Union Workhouse at Crumpsall served as a crucial part of Manchester's social fabric for over six decades, providing essential support to the city's most vulnerable residents during times of hardship. The photograph stands as a poignant reminder of Manchester's past and the challenges its citizens faced during the late Victorian era. This image, with its rich historical context, offers a unique perspective on Manchester's history and the social welfare system that shaped the lives of its people during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
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