Former Infirmary, Chailey Union Workhouse
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Former Infirmary, Chailey Union Workhouse
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 2 Oct 2015
Built in 1873 to replace three former workhouses based in North Chailey, Ringmer and Ditchling. This block lies to the west of the former main block which is out of shot to the left. The workhouse became the Lewes Union in 1898 and Lewes Institution in 1930. It was converted into a hospital, Pouchlands, in 1948 and closed at the end of the 1980s. It was converted into residential use in 1991 with this section now in a cul de sac called Shepherds Way.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.937766
Longitude
-0.03347