The old workhouse

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The old workhouse

Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 1 Mar 2008

Easingwold's workhouse probably dates from around the time of the Poor Law act of 1834. In later years it became part of Claypenny Hospital and has now been converted into apartments.

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Image Location

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Latitude
54.126154
Longitude
-1.184693