Abandon all hope...

Yesterday I told you how I was working in the workhouse.

The workhouse, of course, was a safety net in society - but it really did represent the end of the road for those who could not fend for themselves or have family to do that.

It was the place of no hope and struck deep fear into any of the populace who were near poverty. This was the entrance to the Sheffield workhouse. These three were the "welcoming" committee!".

The only way out was normally in a cheap coffin.