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Ripon Workhouse North Yorkshire Ghost Hunt
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The Ripon Workhouse, located in Yorkshire, holds many secrets that provide insight into the lives of the impoverished, homeless, and desperate. The original areas that are still visible offer a genuine glimpse into the existence of its former inhabitants. Despite being a working museum, visiting this place offers a unique opportunity to understand how life would have been for the residents. However, some visitors feel uneasy while exploring the women's block, and there have been reports of ghostly figures witnessed during previous ghost hunts. Ghost Nights here can test the nerves of anyone.
Ripon Workhouse can send shivers down your spine with its dimly lit cells and eerie corridors, rumoured to be haunted by ghosts. Many individuals have claimed to sense the presence of former inmates, and unexplained noises such as banging and knocking have been heard from locked coffins. Cell doors have even been known to shut on their own. Some visitors have reported seeing shadows moving around despite no visible presence. If you're feeling brave, why not join us for a ghost hunt after dark and face your fears? During this ghost-hunting experience, you will participate in various experiments to identify who or what haunts the Ripon Workhouse. Are you ready to become a ghost hunter for a night and uncover the mysteries of this historical place? Mysteries that await?
History Of Ripon Workhouse
A place for those unable to support themselves and in urgent need of relief, the workhouse was arguably the backbone of the British welfare system throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Entering the workhouse was often the last resort for those in dire poverty.
Originating as far back as an Act of the Relief for the Poor 1601, the Old Poor Law sought to provide local, parish-based welfare through the poor-rate tax of local property owners. Although assisting those within their homes in what became known as ‘out-relief’, the search for a cheaper ‘indoor-relief’ alternative contributed to the development and evolution of the workhouse.
Life in the workhouse was often tricky, brutal and punishing. The New Poor Law was not designed to give those entering the workhouse any subsidy but rather to force the able-bodied into providing physical labour in exchange for their tenancy.
Throughout the rest of the 1800s, numerous acts were passed that continued to improve the legitimacy and functioning of the workhouse. The revised Poor Law Amendment Act (1844) prohibited all outdoor relief except those in exceptional circumstances. Other notable welfare developments, such as the Industrial Schools Act (1861) and the Metropolitan Poor Act (1867), established the premise for a better-devised and structured welfare system that is evident in our society today.
As society continued to change and the political establishment evolved, the Local Government Act (1929) gave local authorities the power to abolish workhouses within their constituency. However, it was not until the National Assistance Act (1948) that the last amendments of the Poor Law were finally abolished alongside any remaining workhouses.
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Not suitable for heavily pregnant ladies.
Kindly arrive 15 minutes before the event start time.
Please be aware that this location is not wheelchair accessible.
Wearing sensible shoes is required, heels or sandals are not permitted.
We recommend that you wear warm clothing, as this location can become very cold after dark, even during the summer months.
Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances will not be allowed to enter the premises.
Please note that all attendees must be at least 18 years old.
As this location is old and dark, each attendee must bring a torch.
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Ripon Workhouse in North Yorkshire offers a spine-chilling experience for ghost hunters. With its eerie attic, haunted dark staircase, and vast dark chilling location, it is the perfect place for overnight ghost hunts and paranormal events. Join us for a hauntingly unforgettable experience at Ripon Workhouse
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