West Derby Union and Allerton Towers Home of Recovery

Post by **Captain Mike** » 31 May 2009 17:47

A former relative of mine was admitted to Whittingham Hospital, on 7th October 1920, having first been examined on 6th October 1920 at Mill Road Infirmary, Everton, where he was classified as a "Pauper Lunatic" formerly of "Allerton Towers Home of Recovery". The completed paperwork dealing with his "Reception" is headed "West Derby Union".

Can anyone please tell me more about:

The West Derby Union's activities in 1920
Arthur's classification as "pauper"
The role of Allerton Towers Home of Recovery in 1920

Thanking you in advance.

Post by **MaryA** » 31 May 2009 20:45

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I think what you need to read up about is Workhouses and the Poor Laws which the West Derby Union oversaw.

I think you will find this site of the most help to you.

http://www.workhouses.org.uk/

Post by **Captain Mike** » 31 May 2009 21:08

Mary, Thank you for your welcome and for the link to Poor Law and Workhouses. Most interesting indeed.