Holborn Union Workhouse, Western Road, Mitcham

Holborn Union Workhouse, Western Road, Mitcham

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1962
Area Mitcham
Copyright 1 H.R Jeffs
Picture Reference Mit_​Hospitals_​3-2
Original Format Photo
Notes / History First World War Memorial plaque, Holborn Union Workhouse, Western Road, Mitcham.

The Workhouse was used as a military hospital between 1916 and 1919.

This photograph shows the plaque, in its original position, embedded in the gate post of the workhouse. It lists the names of servicemen who died there.

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