Fuller, Barbara

Devizes Union: From Workhouse to Hospital 1836-1990

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ISBN 13:: 9781906978402
author:: Fuller, Barbara
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hobnob Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2016
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Poverty,
Condition:: New
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Devizes Union: From Workhouse to Hospital 1836-1990 is a detailed history of the union workhouse in Devizes, Wiltshire, and its subsequent development as St James's hospital. This book explores the establishment of the Devizes Union, life within the workhouse, including child inmates, guardians, staff, health issues, mortality rates, and the experiences of vagrants.

The book also delves into the later history of the hospital, featuring reminiscences that provide a unique insight into its development. With a focus on buildings and people associated with the union workhouse and St James's hospital, this study offers a comprehensive understanding of the institution's evolution over more than 150 years.

Written by Barbara Fuller, Devizes Union: From Workhouse to Hospital 1836-1990 is a valuable resource for those interested in architecture, regional history, medical history, and social science. The book provides a fascinating look at the development of a significant institution in Wiltshire, shedding light on its people, buildings, and experiences.

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