Workhouse, now St Albright's Hospital, Colchester, Essex
Lexden and Winstree workhouse was built in 1837 to an approved plan. This plan was like a wheel with a raised building at the hub [centre] to enable the masters and matrons to watch and supervise the inmates at all times particularly when outside in the exercise yards.
Location
Essex ColchesterPeriod
Victorian (1837 - 1901)Themes
