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The Archway of Tears: The Birmingham Workhouse, 1852

REPORT OF THE COMMISSION TO THE 

BIRMINGHAM UNION WORKHOUSE, 1854

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Two years after the opening of the new Birmingham Workhouse, our Commission visited the establishment, spoke to inhabitants and staff, and presented its report. 

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