tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225041894124630097.post6369260997746674691..comments2023-07-14T08:55:26.518-06:00Comments on Grandma's Stitches: Workhouses in the U.K.Olive's Granddaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01585283381637283335noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225041894124630097.post-77481791256524232432009-07-02T01:49:36.773-06:002009-07-02T01:49:36.773-06:00I like your blog - but the workhouse pictured is n...I like your blog - but the workhouse pictured is not "Stillwell", it's "Southwell". A National Trust property in Nottinghamshire, UK, it's open to visitors and educational groups. A fascinating place - do visit!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15154947555970120323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225041894124630097.post-47542939925171326532009-05-05T09:59:00.000-06:002009-05-05T09:59:00.000-06:00Starvation, abuse and families split up. They were...Starvation, abuse and families split up. They were said to be voluntary, but I see the poorhouse/workhouse from old days shall be considered a crime against humanity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225041894124630097.post-60427921125972407312009-04-25T15:59:00.000-06:002009-04-25T15:59:00.000-06:00Really fascinating to read about the workhouse. My...Really fascinating to read about the workhouse. My greatgrandfather was a poor law guardian in Birmingham in Victorian times.<br />Best wishes<br />LaurieLauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00006665414059398782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2225041894124630097.post-71594782422075254482009-04-24T10:56:00.000-06:002009-04-24T10:56:00.000-06:00We've been watching "Little Dorritt" on Masterpiec...We've been watching "Little Dorritt" on Masterpiece for the past few weeks, and the first episodes focus on a debtor's prison. We're fascinated because, of course, we might have been in debtor's prison if we lived in those days!<br /><br />Your descriptions here are so interesting. You have such unique expertise!Travelin'Omahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415472674768977723noreply@blogger.com