First opened in 1854 as a workhouse, the year-long renovation at Ripon Workhouse Museum has resulted in a range of improvements to the visitor experience thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The major project opens up previously unseen rooms, improves accessibility and delivers environmentally sustainable upgrades at the historic building

13. Ripon Workhouse Museum
School children in period dress outside the Residents Block at the refurbished Ripon Workhouse Museum. (Picture Gerard Binks) Photo: Gerard Binks
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