Leek Board of Guardians: … A “Ridiculous” Report: A report was read from Mrs. Pinsent, one of the Commissioners of the Board of Control who visited the Workhouse on September 8th and in her report stated that she found one man and six women on the list of certified cases when she visited the Workhouse. They all seemed contented and happy and suitably dressed. Their day rooms were bright and cheerful, and their dormitories, beds and bedding were clean and in good order. They were not, she regretted to say, taken for walks beyond the grounds and no music was provided in the day rooms. The Clerk said in these times they could not provide people to take them walks and provide music. The Rev. E. Spink said it was ridiculous. Some people made such reports as if there was no war on at all. He would reply that they could not sanction any expenditure unless it was absolutely necessary. The report was allowed to lie on the table.
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949