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Wigston workhouse
« on: Saturday 17 December 16 22:47 GMT (UK) »
From my research I believe that Wigston Magna (Great Wigston) had a workhouse but can find no reference to its whereabouts. I know it was demolished and I think that Wigston people went to the Union Workhouse in the newly built one at Enderby. Any information, dates etc on this topic would be appreciated.
Many thanks.   Thornwood.

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Re: Wigston workhouse
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 18 December 16 08:55 GMT (UK) »
Two possibilities for you to try:

www.wigstonhistoricalsociety.co.uk/

Or the Leicestershire Records Office is located in Wigston.

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Re: Wigston workhouse
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 18 December 16 10:29 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Bumble B.

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Re: Wigston workhouse
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 18 December 16 15:46 GMT (UK) »
I am Zoe Northeast, granddaughter of Maximilian Double.
 
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Re: Wigston workhouse
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 18 December 16 19:07 GMT (UK) »
Thanks MaxD. I think this site was where I originally found that Wigston had a workhouse in the 1700s. It seems that it was probably in rented premises and could have moved several times. I will contact the local history group but I don't suppose it will be on old maps if it was in private premises owned by people paid to look after the poor.
Thornwood
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