Yeovil Union Workhouse

[Genie24]

I am helping someone who is researching an ancestor who gave birh in Yeovil Union Workhouse in 1872. We have the birth certificate but would like to find the admission and discharge records for the mother. Can anyone direct me to the relevant website?

[KGarrad]

You will need to check Somerset Heritage Centre (https://swheritage.org.uk/somerset-archives/).
Currently closed until 2nd February.

[Bookbox]

The records aren't online, but there is a lot of name-indexing in the catalogue, which may help you a little.

https://somerset-cat.swheritage.org.uk/records/D/G/y/60/13

It looks as if 1872 isn't quite complete (up to October only).

[Genie24]

Yes, my contact actually found this today  and found his ancestor was admitted in November 1876 which is 4 years after she gave birth in there. The fact that 1872 is not yet complete, would explain why he can't find an admission for that year. So, it appears she was admitted twice. Can't find  discharge date though. I think he is going to contact them.

Many thanks!