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Recording the History of Southwell Workhouse

Synopsis
This short video shows archaeologists from the University of Nottingham undertaking a detailed survey of Southwell Workhouse, which was the first of its kind in the United Kingdom and the prototype for all the workhouses that were built following the New Poor Law of 1834.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
2011
Subjects
Archaeology
Keywords
industrial archaeology; archaeological sites

Online availability

URI
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/videos/2012/april/recording-the-history-of-southwell-workhouse.aspx
Price
free
Delivery
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Distributor

Name

University of Nottingham, Department of Archaeology

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