The Workhouse Network

Workhouse Masters and Matrons played a key role in poor law administration for almost a century. Researched & written by @y_dolydd volunteers, ‘Masters and Matrons of the Llanfyllin Union Workhouse, 1839-1982’ is out now🎉 Part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Sunday... a day of rest? Or a day to get yourselves down to @GressenhallFW for their annual Heritage Open Day? We think the latter👏 Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse are opening their doors for FREE this Sunday (12th) - don't miss out! 👀More info: norfolk-museums.arttickets.o…

📅On Saturday 11th, @NTWorkhouse are opening their doors for FREE as part of Heritage Open Days #HODs Not only that, they have some excellent exhibitions at the moment, from Florence Nightingale to 'Do It Different' - a guaranteed great day out! Info👇 heritageopendays.org.uk/visi…

Tomorrow, Friday 10th, @thackraymuseum have a gruel-ling event planned🍲 👣Follow Matron through the former workhouse and discover what it was like to be a Leeds Union Workhouse inmate... Tours 1130, 1300, 1400. Book on the day. More info: heritageopendays.org.uk/visi…

Last but certainly not least, @y_dolydd will be reopening soon in 2021 in accordance with COVID guidelines in Wales. Head over to their Twitter page and website to keep update with their latest news 👀

From Wednesday 19th May you will be able to visit and enjoy The Workhouse, Southwell @NTWorkhouse 👏

Simiarly, the outside spaces @GressenhallFW are currently open for the public to enjoy🚶 Inside opening from May 17th!!

All outside areas at @RiponMuseums are currently open🌳 All three of their museums will be open to the public from May 17th! 🎉

First off, @thackraymuseum🏙️ 🙌After their £4 million redevelopment, they will be launching their twelve new galleries on Monday 17th May!

🚨This Tuesday we bring you news of the FACHRS online Conference happening this Saturday 15th May. 🙌 Open to everyone and not just members! ✍️Sign up information and provisional programme below on image👇 #Welfarehistory #onlineevent