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Union Workhouse, Hambledon, Surrey
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Union Workhouse, Hambledon, Surrey
The Hambledon Union workhouse, a building originally erected in 1786 for the united parishes of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold and Hambledon. The site later became Hambledon Hospital and then Hambledon Homes. It was occupied in the 1980s by the Institute of Oceanographic Sciences
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1780s 1786 Bramley Hambledon Health Homes Institute L Aw Parishes Poor Poverty Sciences Workhouse Workhouses Chiddingfold Oceanographic
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1. Title: A Historical Snapshot of Hambledon Union Workhouse, Surrey: From Poverty Alleviation to Oceanographic Sciences 2.. This evocative photograph captures the Hambledon Union Workhouse, a historic building originally erected in 1786 for the united parishes of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold, and Hambledon. The workhouse, a symbol of the 18th-century welfare system, was designed to provide shelter, food, and work for the destitute, the infirm, and the elderly. During the 19th century, the workhouse system underwent significant changes, with a shift towards more humane treatment and the separation of able-bodied paupers from the sick and the elderly. By the early 1900s, the Hambledon Union Workhouse had become a hospital, providing essential medical care to the local community. In the mid-20th century, the site underwent another transformation, becoming Hambledon Hospital, which offered a range of health and care services. Later, in the 1980s, the building was occupied by the Institute of Oceanographic Sciences, a renowned research institution dedicated to advancing our understanding of the marine environment. The Hambledon Union Workhouse stands as a testament to the evolving needs and priorities of a community over several centuries. From poverty alleviation to medical care and scientific research, this historic building has played a vital role in the lives of the people of Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold, and Hambledon. This photograph, taken in 1905, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the rich history of this remarkable building and the stories it holds within its walls. 3. Keywords: history, building, Hambledon, workhouse, poverty, 18th century, 19th century, 20th century, hospital, union, parishes, Bramley, Chiddingfold, Dunfold, 1786, 1905, historical, law, medical, education, health, care, oceanographic, sciences, 1980s, homes.
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