A comprehensive history of the Workhouse is included on the CDs and will bring to life the very harsh conditions of the inmates.

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The Foleshill Union Workhouse Punishment Book 1864 1900 By Beverley Wishart

A detailed study of the Foleshill Workhouse and a transcript of the punishment book which includes the names of "offenders", their crimes committed and the punishment they received for them. The price for this book is £2.00 plus 38p postage and packing. UK only. Airmail rates prices on application.
The Coventry Family History Society Bookshop
Twin Oaks
88 Howes Lane
Coventry
CV3 6JP

The following titles have all been previously published in booklet and or fiche format by the Coventry Family History Society.

The Workhouse Birth Registers 1854-1930
The Workhouse Death Registers 1845-1943
The Midwife's Register 1847-1875
Cholera in Coventry 1849
The Passive Rates Resisters in Coventry 1904

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