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Historic Maps Online

Workshouse locations are often identified on old maps. Some, such as the larger scale British Ordnance Survey maps can identify the function of different sections of the buildings. Comparison of maps of different dates can also be used as a rough guide to the construction or removal of buildings.

Places CoveredResource
England, Wales, ScotlandNational Library of Scotland
WalesNational Library of Wales
N IrelandPRONI
Republic of IrelandOrdnance Survey of Ireland
London (1746)Locating London's Past
London (1792/1819)Romantic London
London (1827)Harvard University

 


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