Morgue P

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Opened in the 1940's and closed in 2009

St Josephs Chapel

Not a lot of history or info on this one as there is still so much more of the rest of the site to be seen

Built in 1875 and is part of a complex of buildings that was once an orphanage dedicated to St Michael which opened in 1869. 

Babies Castle - Dr Barnardo's - Hawkhusrt

I battled with myself about whether to post this report or not.

It's like a opening a packet of Revels and coming across the coffee one, it looks great on the outside, very nice, but inside Urrrgh!!!

The Babies Castle was officially opened on 9th August 1886 this institution was for the reception of babies. In 1908 Babies Castle became a mixed home for children under eight years of age. It was particularly used for babies and young children who, owing to their physical condition, were not suited for boarding out.

Babies Castle closed, in 1965 and was re-named, appropriately enough, 'Hawkhurst Castle', after the nearby village of the same name and operated as a private nursing home for the elderly.

In 2006 planning Consent was granted for Babies Castle for conversion to provide a total of 11 residential units