Leeds Union Workhouse, William Perkin, and Elisha Backhouse blue plaque

Leeds, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom

Leeds Union Workhouse opened in 1861 at a cost of £32,00 to accommodate 800 paupers. In 1944 it became part of St James's Hospital, and in 1995-97 it was splendidly refurbished as the Thackray Medical Museum. Architects: Perkin & Backhouse

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