Building Name
Alterations and Additions: Prestwich Workhouse
Date
1850
Street
Rainsough Brow
District/Town
Rainsough, Prestwich
County/Country
GMCA, England
Partnership
Client
Guardians of the Prestwich Union
Work
New build
In 1850, the Prestwich Guardians initially decided to hire the old Rainsough workhouse at £70 per annum. The Rainsough workhouse did not fare well in official inspections, which criticised its poor classification, overcrowded sick wards, and lack of a paid nurse.
Reference Manchester Guardian 14 August 1850 page 1 - contracts
Reference Manchester Guardian 17 August 1850 page 3 - contracts