Union Workhouse, Lynn Road, Wisbech

Wisbech OS 1900

Union Workhouse was constructed under the Poor Law Act of 1834. It replaced th 18th cent. workhouse on Albion Terrace.

Later known as Clarkson Hospital.

Demolished 1982.

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