The School, The Drive, Countesthorpe, Leicestershire

This school was built in 1884 by the Leicester Poor Law Union. It was to be used by children from the nearby cottage homes. In 1884, eleven cottage homes were built by Leicester Poor Law Authority. They were to accommodate the children of the paupers who lived in the workhouse. The architect was I. Baradale. As well as this school there was an infirmary, an isolation ward, workshops, a laundry and swimming baths.

Location

Leicestershire Countesthorpe

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

school education children welfare poor planned social Victorian (1837 - 1901)