In 1778 this property had become the Hungerford workhouse, when the smaller building (now John of Gaunt Inn) in Bridge Street became too small. However, even this building was soon considered unsatisfactory, all the paupers were transferred to the Lambourn workhouse, probably in March 1836.

See also:
- Workhouses

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Charnham Close, previously
the Green Dragon