| Original title | Work House |
| Year painted | 1824 |
| Museum reference number | PR189 |
| Address and postcode | 62-63 The Avenue, Egham, TW20 9AD |
| Listed building number | n/a |
| Construction date of building depicted and major alterations | c.1821 |
| History of ownership/residents and use | Records reveal correspondence between Mr E. W. Edgell and Mr Hollis concerning the original lease in early 1823. Until the Poor Law amendment Act of 1834 the poor were the responsibility of each individual parish. After the Act Egham became part of the Windsor Poor Law Union. Between 1843 and 1858 part of the building was converted for use as a police station. |
| Location’s present status | Private home |
| Links and references | Surrey History Centre, St John’s Vestry Minute Book contains discussion of the plans for the new Workhouse: SHC 2516/6/2. For general information on Workhouses and Poor Laws: www.workhouses.org.uk |
