Where is Swan House in Ellesmere

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Macnidd
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Hi. Trying to find out if Swan House was actually the workhouse in Ellesmere , now demolished. My father was born there on 24.11.1915 ( Ernest Richard Hughes ) to an Elizabeth Hughes. Domestic servant , no father named. Are there likely to be any inmate records of that time ?

My father was adopted I think in 1918 to a family who lived in Wykey..Ruyton x1 Towns. I also live nearby. 

Any info greatly appreciated.

Bob Pritchard
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Hi there Macnidd,

I found a website that may help you.

The Workhouse in Ellesmere, Shropshire (Salop) (workhouses.org.uk)

There is some brief history on the workhouse, a map and photo of the building.  It appears that the workhouse was located at Swan Hill, Ellesmere and was called Ellesmere Union Workhouse.

Hope this helps.

Regards, Bob (Australia)