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Grimsby Union was formed from parts of Caistor Poor Law Union. The Workhouse was
erected in 1892 on Scartho Road, from the designs of the late Ernest W.
Fairbrother of Grimsby and continued by H.P. Scaping, architect of Grimsby, at
an estimated cost including site of £32,277 to accommodate 250 inmates.
The Board of Guardians met alternate Mondays at 3pm at Grimsby Town Hall, until
the Workhouse was completed in 1894 when they met in the Board room.
By 1930, additional buildings included a receiving home for Children, and wards
for phthisical patients, and a Nurses Home for providing additional
accommodation for 20 Nurses and accommodation for recreation. The Institution at
that time boasted a very up to date Operating Theatre, with total accommodation
for 500 inmates.
WORKHOUSE STAFF 1930
Thomas Tomlinson, Master of Workhouse
Mrs Dinah Tomlinson, Matron of Workhouse
Records
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