Milford Workhouse

Milford Workhouse was finally opened on Monday, 6 April 1846, after the plastering and dashing had been finished. The guardians were to attend on that Monday and every subsequent Monday in the board room of the workhouse, to sanction the admission of the destitute poor to the workhouse.

In early February 1846, in preparation for the opening, the master was ordered to take charge of the workhouse and ensure that everything was in order, while the matron was to ensure the workhouse was properly aired and heated. The porter was ordered to move into the workhouse in March so that that everything would be in order by the opening date.

A notice was posted in each electoral division informing the public of admission procedures for the workhouse and warning them against giving money to beggars.

These images Below contain the text of the notice to the public announcing that the workhouse was opened, requesting that people do not encourage beggars and detailing admission proceedure to the workhouse. (BG/119/1/1, 26 March 1846)

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