Cedars 24 1963
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DESCRIPTION: The Cedars, Flitwick Road, Ampthill. Part of the Gardens in 1963. About 4 acres for growing fruit and vegetables. This view is towards Oliver Street where the Fire Station Tower can be seen. The new greenhouse is being glazed by Bert Warrington with Ellen Warrinton walking by. Much has been written elsewhere about the history of poor peoples welfare in Ampthill. The facility has had various names over the years - including 'Union Workhouse' 'Workhouse' 'House Of Industry' 'Institution' and finally 'The Cedars' Rod Warrington lived at the Cedars from 1949 to 1965 where his parents were in charge of day to day operations - father Bert as Superintendent and mother Ella as Matron. The fourth member of the family was Daphne - Rods sister This is one of the photographs that Rod has kindly provided for inclusion on this website.
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