As archaeologists excavated Blackberry Hill, they discovered more than 4,500 unmarked graves, the majority of which could be dated to the height of the workhouse between 1837 and the late 1800s.

But a “refuge” it was not, and workhouses were overrun with abuse, neglect, poor working conditions, malnutrition and forced child labor, according to Historic UK.

How adequate was the mid-Victorian workhouse diet? Basing their arguments on modern nutritional analyses of dietary tables, some historians have concluded that the workhouse diet fulfilled the basic ...

LONDON — The British government announced Monday it has given protected status to a former workhouse thought to have inspired Charles Dickens’ “Oliver Twist,” a move that should save the ...

More than 4,500 unmarked graves found at Victorian workhouse in UK. ‘Dark chapter’ By Irene Wright October 22, 2024 11:07 AM ...

World More than 4,500 unmarked graves found at Victorian workhouse in UK. ‘Dark chapter’ By Irene Wright October 22, 2024 2:07 PM ...