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Square workhouse, second floor plan

The second floor layout of the model square workhouse for 300 inmates, design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners

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1830s 1835 Annual Bed Room Bedrooms Commissioners Dickensian Dormitories Dormitory Floor Gender Hundred Inmates Kempthorne L Aw Lay Out Legal Legislation Paupers Plan Poor Poverty Report Rooms Sampson Segregated Segregation Sleeping Status Workhouse Workhouses


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1. Title: "A Model of Social Welfare: The Second Floor Plan of the Square Workhouse (1835) Designed by Sampson Kempthorne for 300 Inmates" This evocative print depicts the second floor plan of the Square Workhouse, a model design by architect Sampson Kempthorne, which was issued by the Poor Law Commissioners in 1835 to accommodate up to 300 paupers. The layout, reminiscent of the Dickensian era, reflects the harsh realities of poverty and housing conditions during the 1830s. The floor plan is divided into several sections, each with distinct functions. The central cross-shaped layout houses dormitories for men and women, segregated by gender. The women's dormitory is located on the left side, while the men's dormitory occupies the right. Each dormitory is further divided into smaller rooms, accommodating around 12 inmates each. The annual report of the Poor Law Commissioners, which accompanied this design, emphasized the importance of efficiency and economy in the administration of the workhouse system. The layout ensured that each inmate had a separate bed, reducing the spread of diseases and promoting better hygiene. The legal and administrative areas, including the master's room, are situated at the corners of the cross, ensuring a clear separation between the living quarters and the areas of authority. This design, while intended to provide shelter and support for the poor, also served to reinforce the status differences between the paupers and the authorities. The Square Workhouse, with its stark and functional design, stands as a testament to the historical evolution of social welfare systems and the changing attitudes towards poverty and housing in the 19th century. This print offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the living conditions of the poor during this period.

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