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Wharfedale Union Workhouse
Hob Uid: 1411267
Location : Leeds Otley
Grid Ref : SE1983046540
Summary : Wharfedale Union Workhouse was built in 1871-3 to designs by C. S. and A. J. Nelson of Leeds and Derby. The original infirmary was replaced in 1905-7 by a new design by W. H. Herbert Marten of Ilkley and Bradford. Seven hutted wards were added in 1940, which have been identified on 1940s aerial photographs. These were used to treat and accommodate people from the nearby Prisoner of War camp.The main block, now (2005) a nurses' home, is a symmetrical two-storey, linear structure built in local sandstone. A clock tower surmounted the principal entrance, and the wings either side were divided into male and female patient accommodation. It is Grade II listed. The design is similar to that of St. Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds (the former Bramley Union Workhouse) which was designed by the same architects in 1871-2.
More information : Wharfedale Union Workhouse was built in 1871-3 to designs by C. S. and A. J. Nelson of Leeds and Derby. The original infirmary was replaced in 1905-7 by a new design by W. H. Herbert Marten of Ilkley and Bradford. Seven hutted wards were added in 1940. The main block, now a nurses' home, is a symmetrical two-storey, linear structure built in local sandstone. A clock tower surmounted the principal entrance, and the wings either side were divided into male and female patient accommodation. The design is similar to that of St. Mary's Hospital, Armley, Leeds (the former Bramley Union Workhouse) which was designed by the same architects in 1871-2. (1-3) Seven hutted wards were added in 1940, which have been been identified on 1940s aerial photographs. (4)

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Source details : 'The little town of Otley' by Walker, H. 1974, 70-77.
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Source details : 'County Council of the West Riding of Yorkshire. Public Assisstance Commitee. Survey of the County Poor Law Institutions' Platt, P. O. 1930, 36-40.
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Source Number : 4
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Source details : RAF 541/32 4088 18-MAY-1948
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Victorian
Display Date : Built 1871-3
Monument End Date : 1873
Monument Start Date : 1871
Monument Type : Refectory, Workhouse, Kitchen, Laundry, Casual Ward Block, Mortuary, Infirmary
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : 1905-7 alterations
Monument End Date : 1907
Monument Start Date : 1905
Monument Type : Infirmary, Boiler House, Office, Ward Block
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Early 20th Century
Display Date : 1927 alterations
Monument End Date : 1927
Monument Start Date : 1927
Monument Type : Casual Ward Block
Evidence : Extant Building

Monument Period Name : Mid 20th Century
Display Date : 1940 addition
Monument End Date : 1940
Monument Start Date : 1940
Monument Type : Ward Block
Evidence : Extant Building

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 486872
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External Cross Reference Source : NBR Index Number
External Cross Reference Number : 102024
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 486874
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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 486873
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SE 14 NE 161
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : ARCHITECTURAL SURVEY
Start Date : 1991-01-01
End Date : 1994-12-31

Associated Activities :
Activity type : AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH INTERPRETATION
Start Date : 2002-03-04
End Date : 2004-11-09

Historic England Research Records

Wharfedale Union Workhouse