Blue Plaque: The Guardians of the Poor Boardroom plaque

The public map records this plaque for Blue Plaque: The Guardians of the Poor Boardroom. Its recorded inscription reads: THE WEST BROMWICH UNION WORKHOUSE - BOARDROOM OF THE GUARDIANS OF THE POOR - 1857-1930

The boardroom was central to the administration of the West Bromwich Union Workhouse, where the Guardians of the Poor made decisions affecting the lives of impoverished individuals during the Victorian era and early 20th century. This site reflects the historical efforts and controversies surrounding poor relief in Britain.