The Brownlow Hill workhouse and infirmary was was one of the largest workhouses in England and became notable for its role in advancing the training of nurses. The workhouse was demolished in 1931, and the site is now occupied by the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. The first record we have for an admittance is that of Mark…

Prior to their admittance on the 2nd of May 1877 to the Brownlow Hill Workhouse Infirmary Harriet Forrester lived with her son Hugh Grant Forrester in Vernon street. Vernon street still exists today but all Victorian housing disappeared a long time ago. The Vernon Arms pub on the corner of Vernon Street and Dale Street…

When Hugh Grant Forrester was baptized at St. Peter’s church Mark Grant was noted as the father. Mark Grant was married to Maria Wycherley at the time and probably living with Maria in Bidding street. The birth record (a month later) for Hugh Grant Forrester note that Harriet was living in or nearby Cheapside. A…