Former Union Workhouse, Greet Lane, Nottinghamshire
This building was built as the Thurgaton Incorporation Workhouse in 1824. It cost £6,596 and was for up to 158 inmates. In 1834 it became the Southwell Union Workhouse. The work performed by the inmates included stone-breaking, oakum picking (recycling old rope) and bone-crushing. Land in front of the workhouse was also used for growing vegetables, with those surplus to the requirements of the kitchens being sold off.
