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.
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)