Oversley House, Alcester, Warwickshire

This house was built as the Alcester Union Workhouse in 1837. Alcester Poor Law Union had been formed on 31st May 1836. Its operation was overseen by an elected Board of Guardians, 29 in number, representing its 22 constituent parishes

Location

Warwickshire Alcester

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

workhouse institution social welfare Victorian (1837 - 1901)