Lambeth Workhouse

The Lambeth Workhouse was a workhouse in Renfrew Road, Lambeth, London during the late 19th century. The building was eventually turned into a hospital, and is now occupied by the Cinema Museum.

The workhouse was built in 1873 for 820 inmates, divided by sex into two groups. It cost £64,000 to build, and replaced an older workhouse in Prince's Street.^[1]

The water tower of the Refrew Road workhouse is Grade II listed. In 2011, it was converted into an unusual residence with a lift and observation gallery converted from the large water tank on the eighth floor. The new interior was designed by Sue Timney and the development was featured on the television show Grand Designs.^[2]

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