Devizes Union, from Workhouse to Hospital, 1836-1990, by Barbara Fuller

In 1986 Barbara Fuller published Changed Times, a booklet about the history of Devizes workhouse and its subsequent career as St James Hospital. Since then she has carried on gathering information about workhouse and institution life, at Devizes in particular, from records held in the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre and from personal memories of people who worked there. The resulting book describes its history, staff and working methods over more than 150 years, and in particular the treatment and experiences of those it served – including the mysterious Bertie Bushnell and many other remarkable characters. Produced by Hobnob Press on behalf of the author. 2016, 205pp, illustrated paperback, £9.95, ISBN 978-1-906978-40-2