The Great Famine and its Legacy · 1845 to 1852

Life in the Workhouse

Exploring the harsh realities of the Poor Law system and the experience of those seeking relief.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why was the workhouse designed to be a place of last resort?
  2. 2How did the daily routine reflect the attitudes of the time toward the poor?
  3. 3What do personal accounts tell us about the emotional toll on families?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Social, Cultural and Technological ChangeNCCA: Primary - Continuity and Change Over Time
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Voices of the Past: Exploring Change and Continuity
Unit: The Great Famine and its Legacy
Period: 1845 to 1852

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