Local historian Bill Gosney was pleased but really surprised to receive a Mayor's Award this week for his work over 15 years with Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery.  SHine Radio broke the news to him.

Bill spoke to us about welfare in Petersfield 100 years ago and the Workhouse which was at the centre of the legal change in 1834. 

The Workhouse for 140 destitute people was a social parachute but had enormous stigma attached.

It closed 90 years ago .

Bill spoke to Mike Waddington

Local historian Bill Gosney was pleased but really surprised to receive a Mayor's Award this week for his work over 15 years with Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery.&nbsp; SHine Radio broke the news to him.
Bill spoke to us about welfare in Petersfield 100 years ago and the Workhouse which was at the centre of the legal change in 1834.&nbsp;
The Workhouse for 140 destitute people was a social parachute but had enormous stigma attached.
It closed 90 years ago .
Bill spoke to Mike Waddington

Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.

We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.

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Local stories, local voices and local information from Petersfield.
We cover community news, culture, nature, history, events and entertainment in the South Downs market town of Petersfield in Hampshire, UK.
This feed includes all our on-demand audio. Find our more specific feeds by searching "Petersfield" on your  favourite podcast app.
Shine Radio is the radio station made by you. Share your stories or join our volunteer team. Find out more at <a href="https://shineradio.uk">https://shineradio.uk</a>, email <a href="mailto:team@shineradio.uk">team@shineradio.uk</a> or call Petersfield 01730 555 500.
You make it shine.

Voices and stories from Petersfield in Hampshire, UK