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Houghton-le-Spring Workhouse and Poor Law Union
The Board of Guardians meet monthly on Thursdays at the Board room Workhouse,
Houghton-le-Spring, at 2.30pm. The population in 1901 was 40,847, area 16,360
acres and rateable value in 1909, land £15,912 and buildings £164,347.
The Union comprises the Townships of Eppleton, Herrington (East and Middle),
Herrington West, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton-le-Spring, Moorhouse, Moorsley, Morton
Grange, Newbottle, Offerton, Penshaw, Rainton, Silksworth and Warden Law.
The Workhouse, Sunderland Street, a structure of brick with stone dressings, was
erected in 1824 and will hold 203 inmates.
| Robert Harrison |
Master |
| Mrs Annie J. Harrison |
Matron |
| David Scott Park |
Medical Officer |
Records
Durham County Record Office
County Hall,
Durham,
DH1 5UL
Telephone: 0191 383 3253
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