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RICHMOND
The Union workhouse in Queens Rd contains 181
inmates.
Jabez Parry Downing, master;
Mrs Martha Downing, governess.
There
is a Dispensary in Ormond Row. James Campbell Smart, medical visitor; William
Chapman, hon.secretary.
Source:
Post Office 1846 - p 573
Submitted by Betty Longbottom
Richmond consists of the following Parishes:
- Barnes
- Kew
- Mortlake
- Petersham
- Richmond
- North Sheen
Richmond Workhouse workhouse was in Grove Road, Richmond in a building originally built by George III in 1786
Source: Submitted by Mary Hallett
Inmates
| Workhouses, List of those visited in 1867 With Name of the
Workhouse and numbers of insane, idiotic, and imbecile inmates. |
| WORKHOUSE |
MALE |
FEMALE |
TOTAL |
| Richmond |
5 |
9 |
14 |
| Source: 22nd Report of the Commissioners in
Lunacy to the Lord Chancellor. Submitted by Alan Longbottom. |
MORTLAKE - Post Office 1846 - p 558
The
late workhouse, an ancient building, has been converted into a National School,
affording accommodation for 400 children.
Source: Submitted by Betty Longbottom
Records
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