A Doncaster Heritage Festival Event
Before the creation of the welfare state, people who fell on hard times had to rely on workhouses for care and assistance, Gwen Jennings talks about these workhouses and in particular the three located in Doncaster and the Thorne Union Workhouse established in 1838.
AGE: All
VENUE: Meeting Room, Central Library, Waterdale
COST: Free but tickets
CONTACT DETAILS:
- email central.localhistory@doncaster.gov.uk
- Tel 01302 734307