This policy was implemented at Guildford's workhouse in 1905 when a casual ward was built on the grounds and soon became known as The Spike, a name it is still known as today.

This policy was introduced at Guildford's workhouse in 1905 with the construction of a casual ward on the premises, which quickly earned the nickname 'The Spike', a moniker it still carries today.

Those jailed at the Workhouse for five days or more could qualify. "Some folks were in there over 700 to 800 days, they'll stand to gain a decent amount of money," he shared.

ST. LOUIS — Demolition of the former Medium Security Institution, colloquially known as the Workhouse, will begin by the end of the year. Demolition of most buildings at the now-vacant jail will ...

The Workhouse and Infirmary will reopen on Wednesday. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.

It's a setting known to millions from "Oliver Twist," in which the workhouse hero Oliver, "desperate with hunger, and reckless with misery" tremblingly holds out his bowl and says "Please, sir, I ...

According to Norfolk Museums, between 1777 and 1948, Mitford and Launditch Union Workhouse - now Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse - was home to some of the most vulnerable people in rural Norfolk.

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Cleveland City Council this week authorized the city to expand its court community service program to include current inmates at the House of Corrections in Highland Hills.

This policy was introduced at Guildford's workhouse in 1905 with the construction of a casual ward on the premises, which ...