Workhouse records are not generally top of the list for the research of historians tracing long-past members of their family. But to those whose interest is more to the treatment of the poor and social and economic history, workhouse records are a must. Students, even from the age of fifteen find that if these records are first listed on spreadsheets, then with a flick of a switch the whole picture of life at the time is unfolded from the age grouping, place of birth including the street and so much more information can be found from the records relating to their family and siblings, occupation and family groupings.
This contribution to the history of one of the largest workhouses in the midlands is an invaluable tool to those keen to learn about the dark side of life for many. This census is on an Excel programme therefore details can be sorted to supply records in either age, name, gender, status, occupation, and place of birth order from which stories can be compiled.
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