The entrance to the Ivy House Hospital, Cannock
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The entrance to the Ivy House Hospital, Cannock
Image: © Mick Malpass Taken: 22 Feb 2014
This building was erected as a workhouse in 1870/1, was then turned into a hospital, the Social Services took it over until 2013. It now stands empty and it is due for demolition despite protests to keep it as it is. http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Cannock/
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Image Location
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52.683908
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-2.037974