Notes on the history of Cardiff Union Workhouse, later St. Davids Hospital comprising of photocopies of documents and printed books on the history of the building; photographs and slides, c1990s
History of Cardiff Union Workhouse
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- ReferenceGB 214 D308
- Dates of Creationc1900
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 bundle, 9 slides
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Cardiff Union Workhouse, Cowbridge Road, Canton, was opened in 1839 and almost entirely rebuilt in 1880-1881. In 1930 the running of the workhouse was transferred from the Board of Guardians to the Public Assistance Committee of Cardiff County Council. It became St. David's Hospital under the NHS in 1948. All that remains of the building now is the facade which has been listed. A new hospital has been built on part of the site with the rest being developed for private homes.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically by record series
Access Information
No Restrictions
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, 2004
Other Finding Aids
A detailed catalogue is available
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Annabel Wickham for the ANW Project; Sources used: Glamorgan Record Office finding aids
Conditions Governing Use
Normal Glamorgan Record Office conditions apply
Appraisal Information
All records offered have been accepted and listed
Custodial History
The notes were compiled by a consultant working or Cardiff NHS Trust who was interested in the history of the building
Accruals
Accruals are possible