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nelly
03-09-2012, 07:42 PM
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!!!
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The History

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.

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1905

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.


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

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Thanks for sticking with it!!!

Rebel
03-09-2012, 08:11 PM
Looks nice in the archive pictures but like you say, the internals are not so good apart from the windows. It would make a good restoration project for someone.

Clough
04-09-2012, 09:11 AM
Not to try is not to know son!

nelly
04-09-2012, 05:47 PM
Not to try is not to know son!

Amazingly wise words Mr Clough :)

Krypton
06-09-2012, 03:26 PM
i like it :)