Workhouse Stamp - Lying-in
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Workhouse Stamp - Lying-inEntry/Object ID
2025.1.99Description
Workhouse Stamp Lying-inContext
A "lying-in" in a UK workhouse refers to the provision of a dedicated space within the workhouse where pregnant women could stay and give birth, often referred to as a "lying-in ward," as it was the place where they would rest following delivery; however, these conditions were notoriously harsh and considered a last resort due to the social stigma attached to giving birth in a workhouseCategory
Workhouse and Poor Law items