All about the workhouses
LYDIARD: Life in Wiltshire’s Victorian Workhouses will be the subject of a talk at the Central Library next Monday.
The talk, at 1pm, will focus on what life was like for those living and working in Wiltshire’s Victorian Workhouses. Margaret Moles, an archivist from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre will explain what records are available and how these can help with family history research.
It costs £1.50 for library members and £2.50 for non-members. Call 01793 463238 or email localstudies@swindon.gov.uk.
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