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To the workhouse! Bed sharing and the ‘itch’ in Victorian Preston

The 1865 Workhouse Pic: workhouses.org.uk The workhouse was one of the most dreaded places in Victorian Britain. Consequently, many would rather starve than be admitted. Whereas care of the poor and sick had once been […]

3 years ago
Preston in the Picture: The Workhouse Hospital

preston workhouse The last week or so has been a busy one from a photography point of view. A few ‘urban portraits’ sorted and posted on my web site, then we had […]

12 years ago
Preston Photos Digest

As part of one of our new series here at Blog Preston, in which we showcase the very best photographs taken in Preston, here is this week’s offerings! All of these […]

14 years ago
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