Wisbech Poor Law Union

History

A parish workhouse existed at Wisbech (or Wisbeach) from 1720 Wisbech Poor Law Union was formally created on 23rd May 1836 Not long after its initial formation, the union was joined by the Cambridgeshire parishes of Outwell and Upwell, and the Norfolk parishes of Clenchwarton, Outwell, Terrington St Clement's, Terrington St John, Tilney All Saints, Tilney-cum-Islington, Tilney St Lawrence, and Upwell

Records

  • Cambridgeshire Archives and Libraries, Box RES 1009, Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge CB3 0AP. Holdings include: Births (1914-42); Deaths (1914-54); Guardians' minutes (1859-1930 with gaps); etc.