What is another word for Workhouses?
Pronunciation: [wˈɜːkha͡ʊzɪz] (IPA) 
Workhouses, also known as poorhouses, were institutions in England during the 18th and 19th centuries that provided shelter, food, and work for the poor who could not support themselves. There were several other names for such institutions, including almshouses, houses of industry, municipal hospitals, and workhouse infirmaries. Some workhouses were known as 'bastilles of industry' while others were referred to as 'houses of correction' or 'houses of refuge'. The term 'labour colony' was also used to describe some workhouses where the poor were expected to work in exchange for their accommodation and food. Although many of these synonyms have fallen out of use, they serve as reminders of the harsh conditions that existed in these institutions.
