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Woolwich Union Golden Leigh Homes, Plumstead
The Woolwich Unions " Golden Leigh" cottage homes at Bostall Heath, Plumstead, south east London, erected in 1899 to house pauper children away from the workhouse. From 1914, the site was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for the treatment of infectious conditions such as ringworm
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Asylums Conditions Cottage Health Heath Homeless Homelessness Homes Infectious L Aw Lane Leigh Metropolitan Pauper Plumstead Poor Poverty Shelter Treatment Woolwich Workhouse Workhouses Ringworm
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This evocative photograph captures the "Golden Leigh" Homes of the Woolwich Unions, located at Bostall Heath in Plumstead, south east London. Erected in 1899, these cottage homes were established to provide shelter for pauper children, keeping them away from the workhouse and its harsh conditions. The idyllic setting, with its lush greenery and winding country lane, contrasts sharply with the poverty and hardship that these children would have otherwise endured. However, the history of the "Golden Leigh" Homes is not without its challenges. From 1914, the site was taken over by the Metropolitan Asylums Board and used for the treatment of infectious conditions, primarily ringworm. The children were segregated and isolated from their peers, living in cramped and unsanitary conditions. The image shows a group of children standing on the pavement outside one of the cottages, dressed in their best clothes, possibly preparing for an outing or inspection. The Victorian and Edwardian architecture of the buildings, with their red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, stand proudly against the backdrop of the heath, a testament to the era in which they were built. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the history of poverty, housing, and care in London during the 1900s. The "Golden Leigh" Homes represent a time when the needs of the most vulnerable members of society were addressed, albeit in less than ideal circumstances.
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