Wayland Work House, Bradfield Berks

[Abiam2]

I am interested in finding out more about the above.  I understand  it was a work house until it closed down and became a hospital in the 1960's?  A great aunt was banished there at the age of 16 (I don't know her birth date possibly around 1900?) and, as far as I know, remained there until her death in 1973.
Any info appreciated, Abiam

[Vicwinann]

Hello,
Wayland House, now partly a housing development, was Bradfield Workhouse and Infirmary from 1835.
 
If you go to http://www.workhouses.org.uk/index.html?Bradfield/Bradfield.shtml  there is an article and pictures old and new.

Pupils who attending Southend Bradfield Primary and Junior School in the 1950's (as I did) will remember that once a year the whole school walked crocodile fashion to the little chapel of St Simon and St Jude for a service. Why and on what day I cannot remember.  Records for the Workhouse are held at the Record Office, but for those after 1906 the 100 year  closure probably applies.
Regards
Vicwinannn

[Abiam2]

Thanks for that.  I will look at that site.  Not that I am very hopeful because of the 100 year disclosure,
Regards abiam

[Vicwinann]

Hi Abiam,
If you can tell us the name of your great aunt, someone might be able to help with her family, if not with the Workhouse connection.
Regards
Vicwinann

[Abiam2]

Hi,
Thank you but I have all her family ie, mother, father, brothers and sisters but none of their descendents (my cousins) know why she was sent there.
Regards Abiam