This was another solo explore(thanks Landie_Man) On entry it was clear it was going to be a dark explore, this gave it an added eerie feeling. Inside I found evidence of squatters, needles etc so proceeded with caution. This turned out to be a very interesting visit gaining access to basement as well as the loft and roof. This is full of features with the addition of a chapel.
history
The Bedford House of Industry was built in 1793 and let on perpetual lease to the Guardians in 1835. In the early 19th century, a chapel was added to the east end of the building and a central wing was added to the north. In 1916, an infirmary and lunatic observation wards, designed by H Young, were opened. A nurses' home and other buildings were built after 1924. The 1939 proposed additions to the infirmary do not appear to have been built and the additions to either side are of post-war date. The surviving workhouse buildings now form the north wing of Bedford General Hospital.
on with the photos
1 by JSP 77, on Flickr
2 by JSP 77, on Flickr
3 by JSP 77, on Flickr
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22 by JSP 77, on Flickr
thanks for looking
history
The Bedford House of Industry was built in 1793 and let on perpetual lease to the Guardians in 1835. In the early 19th century, a chapel was added to the east end of the building and a central wing was added to the north. In 1916, an infirmary and lunatic observation wards, designed by H Young, were opened. A nurses' home and other buildings were built after 1924. The 1939 proposed additions to the infirmary do not appear to have been built and the additions to either side are of post-war date. The surviving workhouse buildings now form the north wing of Bedford General Hospital.
on with the photos
1 by JSP 77, on Flickr2 by JSP 77, on Flickr3 by JSP 77, on Flickr4 by JSP 77, on Flickr5 by JSP 77, on Flickr6 by JSP 77, on Flickr7 by JSP 77, on Flickr8 by JSP 77, on Flickr9 by JSP 77, on Flickr10 by JSP 77, on Flickr11 by JSP 77, on Flickr12 by JSP 77, on Flickr13 by JSP 77, on Flickr14 by JSP 77, on Flickr15 by JSP 77, on Flickr16 by JSP 77, on Flickr17 by JSP 77, on Flickr18 by JSP 77, on Flickr19 by JSP 77, on Flickr20 by JSP 77, on Flickr21 by JSP 77, on Flickr22 by JSP 77, on Flickrthanks for looking
nicely captured!
