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Lanchester, Lee Hill Hospital, vagrant's ward

Demolished in 1980, the hospital was formerly the workhouse. The vagrant's ward provided overnight accommodation for the homeless in 6ft by 8ft cells with a bench for a bed.

Date:

c.1976

Period:

1976 - 2000

Place:

Lanchester

Item Type:

photograph

Artist:

Burns, Eric (Lanchester)

Reference:

DR04974

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