Dorset Record Office / Poole Union Workhouse

[Mark Newman]

Would love to find out any information about my ancestor Thomas Trim Fry's time in the Poole Union Workhouse. On his 2 April 1891 burial record at Longfleet, his residence is listed as Poole Union. Do records survive for the workhouse to find out when and why he went in there? Thanks.

[nanny jan]

Hi,

This site has some info;  looks as though records are held at the Dorset History Centre (ex Dorset Record Office).


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



Nanny Jan

[Mark Newman]

Thanks for that.

Sheesh, £27 for one hour's research. It just is not affordable for most people. Don't record offices understand that you start out with two ancestors with your Mum and Dad, by the time you get a few generations back there are hundreds. If we wanted to research all their lives at £27 an hour...

[nanny jan]

Hi,

Combine a visit with a few days at the seaside perhaps?



Nanny Jan

[Mark Newman]

Good point, at least get something for my money  and the satisfaction of finding the info myself 

[Richard A Smith]

Did you ever find out anything about Thomas's time in the Poole workhouse?  I'm also descended from him and would be interested in anything you found out.