Warrington Union Workhouse near Frog Hall Lane

A new Warrington Union workhouse was built in 1849-51 at the east side of Lovely Lane in Warrington, with its entrance from Guardian Street at the south of the site. The south facing main building was a long two storey block with three storey central section and three storey cross wings at each end. A dining hall and kitchens were located in the central rear wing with a separate chapel standing immediately to the north. Casual wards for vagrants were placed at the entrance to the site from Guardian Street.

Reference           Manchester Guardian 26 January 1850 page 3 – contracts