The Louth 'Union Workhouse' as it appeared on Brown's Panorama of 1847. Workhouse opened 1837, now Louth Hospital...pic.twitter.com/yJEvviwzkz
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The Louth 'Union Workhouse' as it appeared on Brown's Panorama of 1847. Workhouse opened 1837, now Louth Hospital...pic.twitter.com/yJEvviwzkz
Louth unusual in retaining its 18thC Poor House/'House of Industry' too, on Northgate, established in 1734...pic.twitter.com/YNTgMGxz5N
Sadly, the 16-17thC poor house on Spital Hill, which was housed in the former 14th-16thC leper hospital, has long since been demolished
@caitlinrgreen Some of them are quite beautiful and cast in "S" shapes, etc. Hey, it beats collecting bottle caps!
@GeorgeRick1 I'll keep an eye out for any nice examples for you ;)
@caitlinrgreen Thank you, Caitlin! They're a bit thin on the ground over here, so to speak.
@GeorgeRick1 A couple from Louth :) 1: made by Joseph Morton's iron foundry, Louth, on side of pub bearing his name >pic.twitter.com/ZYoS5cHTfx
@GeorgeRick1 2: made by Salah Cartwright, ironmonger of Mercer Row, Louth, in 19thC; on side of house in Bridge St.pic.twitter.com/LCYVWQuG0T
@GeorgeRick1 not sure if this counts, but I like it :)pic.twitter.com/8JKSOKGpdt
@caitlinrgreen That you for these, Caitlin! A close look shows that the numerals are indeed anchor plates. Ingenious - form with function!
@GeorgeRick1 oh, I did wonder given the large bolt on some of them! Good to have confirmed! :)
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