London Workhouse

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

On the west side of Bishopsgate Street (Strype, 1720-Elmes, 1831).


"Crown Yard" in O. and M. 1677.

Founded by Act of Parliament in 1649 for the relief and employment of the poor. Constituted a body corporate 1662, the governors being the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, etc. Recently (1831) pulled down (Elmes).

Site now occupied by Liverpool Street Station and the railway lines.

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