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Building record TQ 64 SW 35 - The Casual Ward, former Tonbridge Union Workhouse
Summary
The Casual War was to house short term users of the workhouse. Following the Casual Poor Act of 1882 people were allowed to stay at the workhouse for two nights provided they gave a day's labour. In 2008 the sinks in the washing area and the Master's stove survived. The cell arrangement has also survived, together with a number of the panelled doors. The ward was extended after 1938 to accommodate more casual poor and then later after the ward became part of the hospital.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 61477 41277 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ64SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
| Civil Parish | PEMBURY, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
<1> Gifford and Partners, 2008, Pembury Hospital Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent: front range of the workhouse and 19th century buildings of the lower site: buildings recording and assessment (Unpublished document). SKE13589.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SKE13589 Unpublished document: Gifford and Partners. 2008. Pembury Hospital Near Tunbridge Wells, Kent: front range of the workhouse and 19th century buildings of the lower site: buildings recording and assessment.
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Event - Survey: Building survey at the workhouse and 19th century buildings, 2008 (Ref: Rep: 14127/AC/R01) (EKE9863)
Record last edited
Nov 27 2008 3:55PM