Monument record NDM 096 - Bosmere and Claydon Poor Law Union Children's Home

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Summary

Extant building formerly used as a Children's Home

Location

Grid reference Centred TM 0870 5522 (24m by 22m)
Map sheet TM05NE
Civil Parish NEEDHAM MARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK

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Full Description

The Bosmere and Claydon Poor Law Union used a former residential building as a children's home in the 1920s. In 1924 the home could accomdate 87 children. Subsequently used as council offices. (S1)

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <S1> Web Page: Peter Higginbotham. The Workhouse: The Story of an Institution.

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Record last edited

Jan 22 2025 3:06PM

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