What Was Life Really Like In A Victorian Workhouse? | Secrets From The Workhouse | Absolute History

In Victorian England, the Workhouse formed the basis of society. The poor and destitute entered Workhouses to receive free health care and food. But in a society that viewed poverty as a crime, these workhouses were never meant to comfort. It was a means to punish the destitute and encourage future independence. In this two-part documentary, several UK celebrities explore how their ancestors survived the difficult environment of the Workhouse and discover some unexpected family secrets that shock and inspire them in turn. 📺 It’s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world’s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code ’AbsoluteHistory’ This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@ #AbsoluteHistory