Note 550 — Chapter XI
Reading edition
The Barnstaple workhouse was in existence soon afterwards. 1607. "Paid for erecting and placing the stoope in the house of Correction, 18d." 1633-1640, "Paid to John Locke who is appointed to the charge of the Workhouse for two journeys here, 10s. 10d." North Devon Herald, Aug. 19th, 1880, and Aug. 12th, 1880.