innerSupperMonday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water7 oz. Bread, 2 oz. cheese, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. cheese, waterTuesday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water8 oz. cooked meat, lb. Potatoes, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. cheese, waterWednesday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water7 oz. bread, 2 oz. Cheese, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. cheese, waterThursday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water1 pints of soup, bread, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. Cheese, waterFriday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water7 oz. bread, 2 oz. Cheese, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. cheese, waterSaturday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water5 oz. bacon, lb. Potatoes, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. cheese, waterSunday1 pints of gruel; 8 oz bread, water7 oz. Bread, 2 oz. Cheese, water6 oz. bread, 1 oz. Cheese, waterWomen and children received the same food as men, but less of it. Speaking at mealtimes was forbidden absolutely and some workhouses did not provide cutlery, forcing the inmates to eat with their fingers. Tea and butter were provided only for the over-60s, if at all. Seventh Annual Report, Poor law commission, 1841WORKHOUSE (Rules of Conduct)Any Pauper who shall neglect to observe such of the regulations herein contained as are applicable to and binding on him:-Or who shall make any noise when silence is ordered to be kept;Or shall use obscene or profane language;…Or shall refuse or neglect to work, after having been required to do so;…Or shall play at cards or other games of chance;…Shall be deemed DISORDERLY.Any pauper who shall within seven days, repeat any one or comit more than one of the offences specified. …Or shall be word or deed insult or revile the master or matron, or any other officer of the workhouse, or any of the Guardians;…Or shall be drunk;…Or shall wilfully disturb the other inmates during prayers or divine worshipShall be deemed REFRACTORY.It shall be lawful for the master of the workhouse … to punish any disorderly pauper by subs...
