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Title: Lancaster Workhouse
Post by: Half Pint on Saturday 13 January 07 22:13 GMT (UK)

Hi

In my 3 years of research this is the first time that I have found an ancestor in the workhouse.  It sounds daft but it has made me feel really low.

My 3 x gr grandfather William Skirrow entered there between the 1891 and 1901 censuses being taken.  He was 74 when he died later in 1901.

Can anyone help me to find out more about him or the workhouse itself.

Many thanks for your time.

Regards

Half Pint

Title: Re: Lancaster Workhouse
Post by: Romilly on Saturday 13 January 07 22:40 GMT (UK)

Oh...this is sad, Half-pint...:-(

Don't forget though, - there were no pensions then...& often the only option for old people was the Workhouse:-(((

At least it meant a roof over their heads, - when they were too old to work.

All Best Wishes, Romilly.

Title: Re: Lancaster Workhouse
Post by: Half Pint on Saturday 13 January 07 22:55 GMT (UK)

Hi Romilly

I totally agree with what your saying.

It just came on the day that my son is celebrating being a quarter of a century old and its the first that I haven't been able to make him a cake etc.  He preferred to fix his girlfriends car instead.

Oh well, I suppose I didn't have all the washing up to do either (lol).

Thanks for your thoughts, they really are appreciated.

Regards

Half Pint

Title: Re: Lancaster Workhouse
Post by: skb on Saturday 13 January 07 23:08 GMT (UK)

Have a look at this site

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/