Remember those bales of straw (see previous post below.) This week the team at The Workhouse have been busy stuffing and sewing the mattresses and bolsters which will be used as props to help visitors visualise life for past inmates of The Workhouse.
The Workhouse Re-imagining Project
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20 Mar 19
Bedding props
11 Mar 19
Straw for props arrive
New props are being created to help visitors envisage life within the walls of The Workhouse. Today we took delivery of the bales of straw which will be used to stuff the bedding and cushions that will feature in the new look Workhouse.
09 Mar 19
The new floor is laid in the Reading Room
The floor in the Reading Room has been laid and features the 1835 map indicating all the parishes served by the Southwell Union Workhouse. This room (previously staff offices) is based in the newly conserved Firbeck Infirmary and is a place for visitors to access workhouse records such as census returns and inspector’s reports.
