Built in 1836 -- 37 by Oakham Poor Law Union , it served as a workhouse for 167 inmates , until it became Catmose Vale Hospital .
Oakham School is also the current owner of Oakham 's former workhouse .
Built in 1836 -- 37 by Oakham Poor Law Union , Oakham served as a workhouse for 167 inmates , until Oakham became Catmose Vale Hospital .
Oakham School is also the current owner of Oakham 's former workhouse .