The Workhouse | One Step Up From Prison?
About this episode
James Grasby explores the life and conditions at The Workhouse in Nottinghamshire.
What was life like at The Workhouse? Join James Grasby as he becomes an inmate and tours an atmospheric Workhouse building in Nottinghamshire. With its bare walls and floors, cast iron beds, and the hollering voices of costumed re-enactors, a visit to the Southwell Workhouse is a sobering experience. [Ad] This podcast is sponsored by CEWE, Europe’s leading photo printing company. Every image you capture tells a story. Discover ideas for curating your special memories and creating gifts for loved ones. From the award-winning CEWE PHOTOBOOK to wall art made from your favourite photos. Start creating your story at www.cewe.co.uk Production Host: James Grasby Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez Contributors With thanks to the staff and volunteers at The Workhouse and Infirmary and Steven King | Nottingham Trent University Discover more Find out more about the history of The Workhouse and Infirmary www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary
People in this episode
Host: James Grasby
Topics covered
- Workhouse
- History
- Life in the Workhouse
- Nottinghamshire
- Costumed Re-enactors
Keywords
- Workhouse
- Nottinghamshire
- James Grasby
- history
- costumed re-enactors
- Southwell Workhouse
- National Trust
Sponsors
CEWE
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