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Saddleworth Poor Law Union and Workhouse
Since May 1853 Saddleworth has maintained its poor as a township, under the control of the Poor Law
Commissioners.
Mr James Platt is clerk to the Board of Guardians; Mr Joseph Harrop, superintendent
registrar; Mr Owen Platt, relieving officer; & Mr & Mrs Radcliffe are master & matron of the Workhouse, which has room for 120 inmates.
Source: WHITE'S 1853 CLOTHING DISTRICTS OF YORKSHIRE p.710
Submitted by Betty Longbottom
Page updated 06 August, 2007
by Rossbret
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Saddleworth