Former Torre Workhouse to be Demolished: Building Site on Historic Ground Given by the former Abbot: … (discussion of the building and its history) … (includes) … Another interesting resolution dealing with the work of the workhouse was passed by the vestry April 30th 1835, when a little waif was disregarded by its parents and left to the care of strangers. The vestry resolved that “Thomas Pinsent’s accounts be paid in keeping a child found at his door, and that the clothing belonging to the child be sent to the workhouse.” These vestry meetings were held at various places, sometimes at the workhouse, sometimes in the schoolroom, or on other occasions at the London Inn or other public houses. … (continues) …
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