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Whitby Poor Law Union and Workhouse
The workhouse, erected in 1798 and enlarged in 1858 is a structure of red brick,
available for 250 inmates.
Sir John LAWSON, bart, master;
Herbert Harland RAW M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., medical officer;
Lady R. LAWSON, matron.
Whitby Union had 25 parishes/townships, with a population in 1901 of 21,743.
Source:
Kelly's Directory 1909
Submitted by Andy Kerridge
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Page updated 06 August, 2007
by Rossbret
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Whitby