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Floor plan of Irish workhouse (2nd of 2)

Floor plan of Irish workhouse

This plan, intended to accommodate 800 inmates, was designed by George Wilkinson. As can be seen, the layout ensured the strict separation of the sexes.

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Private collection, Peter Higginbotham

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Jock Phillips. 'Irish', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/irish/4/3/2