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Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse, Shropshire
A view of the Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse, Shropshire. In 1932, the building was taken over for use as a youth hostel. At the start the Second World War, the site was used as a camp for refugees from Europe. Date: Date unknown
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1932 Hostel Mortimer Refugees Shropshire Start Workhouse Youth
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1. Title: A Historic Transformation: Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse, Shropshire - From Workhouse to Youth Hostel and Refugee Camp 2.. This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse in Shropshire, England. The image showcases the imposing, yet forlorn, appearance of the building, which once served as a place of last resort for the destitute and the needy. Built in the 19th century, the workhouse was a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and social inequality during that era. In 1932, the workhouse was repurposed for more positive purposes when it was taken over for use as a youth hostel. This transformation brought new life to the once forsaken building, offering young people an affordable place to stay and explore the beautiful Shropshire countryside. However, the tranquility of the hostel was short-lived. With the outbreak of World War II, the site was once again called upon to serve a greater purpose. In 1939, the Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse became a camp for refugees fleeing from the horrors of Europe. The building, which had once housed the unfortunate and the downtrodden, now provided shelter and safety to those who had been displaced by war and persecution. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the building's complex history and the many lives it has touched throughout the decades. Today, the Cleobury Mortimer Union Workhouse stands as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of communities in the face of adversity.
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