Much of the harshness associated with the workhouse was psychological: inmates were de-personalised through wearing a uniform and by the regimentation of the regime operated by the workhouse system. The timetable below shows a 'typical' day in the workhouse.
Summer | Winter | |
5 a.m. | 6 a.m. | Rising bell |
6 a.m | 7 a.m. | Prayers and breakfast |
7 a.m. | 8 a.m. | Work |
12 noon | Dinner | |
1 p.m. | Work | |
6 p.m. | Prayers | |
7 p.m. | Supper | |
8 p.m. | Bed |
Last modified 1 November 2002