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Droxford Union Workhouse, Hampshire
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Droxford Union Workhouse, Hampshire
A view of the Union Workhouse at Droxford, Hampshire. Some inmates can be seen at the front of the building. Cabbages are growing in the ground at the bottom of the picture. The building, designed by Sampson Kempthorne, was opened in 1837. It later became Waltham House old peoples home. Date: Date unknown
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1837 Bottom Cabbages Growing Hampshire Inmates Kempthorne Opened Peoples Sampson Waltham Workhouse Designed
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This evocative photograph captures a glimpse into the past of Droxford Union Workhouse in Hampshire, England. The imposing building, designed by renowned architect Sampson Kempthorne and opened in 1837, once served as a place of last resort for the destitute, the infirm, and the elderly. In this image, some inmates can be seen gathered at the front of the building, their expressions hinting at a mix of resignation and hope. At the bottom of the picture, a small patch of ground is devoted to the growth of cabbages. This humble garden likely provided sustenance for the inmates, a testament to their resilience and the harsh realities of life in the workhouse. The Union Workhouse at Droxford was later transformed into Waltham House, an old peoples home, and the once forbidding structure took on a new role as a place of care and refuge. The photograph, with its intriguing blend of human stories and historical significance, invites us to reflect on the past and the enduring spirit of those who lived in this Hampshire community.
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