Poor Law and Workhouse Records
Public Assistance Committee
The Manchester Board of Guardians was dissolved on 31 March 1930, by the local Government Act, 1929 and its functions transferred to the Public Assistance Committee, later the Social Welfare Committee, of Manchester.
Minutes of the Public Assistance Committee, 1930-1939 (4 volumes) and the Social Welfare Committee, 1937-1948 (7 volumes) are available for consultation at the Greater Manchester County Record Office.
The National Assistance Act 1948 and National Health Service Act 1946 came into effect from 5 July 1948 and brought the end of the Poor Law. Public Assistance Committees ceased to exist and their functions were transferred to various Government and Local Government Departments.
Contents of Poor Law and Workhouse Records
- Introduction
- The Old Poor Law Pre 1834
- The Poor Law Unions 1834-1929
- New Bridge Street Workhouse and Crumpsall Workhouse
- Prestwich Union Workhouse
- Booth Hall Infirmary
- Withington Workhouse and Hospital
- Bury Union Workhouse (Jericho Institution)
- Tame Street Institution
- Langho Colony / Centre
- Swinton Industrial Schools
- Manchester Certified Industrial Schools
- St. Joseph's Industrial Schools
- Styal Cottage Homes
- Rose Hill and other homes
- Public Assistance Committee (this page)
Further information
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Contact and Visit Manchester Archives and Local Studies
How to contact Manchester Archives and Local Studies in person, by post / email, or by by telephone.
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The Workhouse web site
An excellent web site on the history of workhouses. Includes sections on the Manchester Poor Law Union and the Cholrton Poor Law Union.
