The poorhouse
Possibly the earliest poorhouse in the city was St. Mary’s Hospital in Leith Wynd, established for the care of twelve almsmen and which was converted into a workhouse by the Edinburgh magistrates in 1619. for more click here
Possibly the earliest poorhouse in the city was St. Mary’s Hospital in Leith Wynd, established for the care of twelve almsmen and which was converted into a workhouse by the Edinburgh magistrates in 1619. for more click here
