Hospitals Collection

Middlesex Hospital entrance, Mortimer Street, London
Middlesex Hospital main entrance hall, Mortimer Street, London. Date: circa 1910s

Whipps Cross Infirmary, Leytonstone, East London -- front entrance. Date: circa 1910

St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard, London, with patients resting in the open air. Date: circa 1910s

Westminster Hospital opening April 1939
A great event in hospital history the new Westminister Hospital will be open on 20th April 1939 by His Majesty King accompanied by Her Majesty The Queen

Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 11th August 1969

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Middlesex Hospital Chapel, Mortimer Street, London
Middlesex Hospital Chapel, western view, Mortimer Street, London. Date: circa 1910s

Charing Cross Hospital, Agar Street, London
Charing Cross Hospital, Agar Street, near the Strand, London (now Charing Cross Police Station). Date: circa 1905

Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid, Cheshire
Aerial view of Congleton Union workhouse at Arclid, Sandbach, Cheshire. The building, erected in 1844-5, was designed by Henry Bowman. It later became Arclid Hospital

St Bartholomews Hospital, Henry VIII Gate 1886
St Bartholomews Hospital, Henry VIII Gate, completed in 1702, entrance to the hospital continues to be the main public entrance;

MAB First Ambulance Interior
Interior of one of the first ambulances to be operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1880s for transporting fever and smallpox patients to and from the Boards hospitals

First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)
A woman cyclist first aid scout of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY), riding along in her distinctive uniform. The FANY was created in 1907 as a first aid link between front-line fighting units

Union Workhouse, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
The Newport Pagnell Union workhouse was erected in 1836 at the junction of London Road and North Crawley Road. It later became Renny Lodge Hospital

ST. BARTS / 1721 / PLAN
A general external view of the buildings which make up Saint Bartholomews Hospital in Smithfield, London

Union Workhouse, Birkenhead, Cheshire
Birkenhead Union workhouse viewed from Church Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. A group of children stand in the foreground, with the workhouse infirmary behind them

Ward at Kings College
Wigram ward of Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, S.E. London

Charity Bootblacks
To raise money for hospitals, English girls offer their services as shoeblacks to passing gentlemen in the streets of London

St Barts Hospital Gate
The Gatehouse of St Bartholomews Hospital, Smithfield, London

Guys Hospital / Mid C18
A general external view of the buildings which make up Guys Hospital

Hospital / Gt Ormond St
Hospital for sick children, GT Ormond St

Bristol Maternity Hospital, 1970s

Aftermath of fire at Tehidy, Illogan, Cornwall. February 1919
Side view of the house after the great fire of 26th February 1919. The fire is still smouldering and firefighters with the Redruth fire engine can be seen tackling the blaze

Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for The Sanitas Co. Ltd and Sanitas Disinfecting Fluid, indispensible in sick room and nursing wards for sponging the sick, washing wounds and sores

Street map of Nether Hallam
Undated but before 1897 as it shows Hillsborough Hall and grounds which were acquired by the City Council in that year and the grounds opened as Hillsborough Park

South Yorkshire Asylum - also referred to as Wadsley Asylum later Middlewood Hospital - plan of estate
Shows hospital buildings, including female and male wings, administrative block, nurses residence, laundry house and dining hall, as well as Airing courts, Drying Green, boiler buildings

Blitz in London -- AFS personnel receiving treatment, WW2
With the Blitz still at its height, Londons firefighters and fire support crews are removed to local hospitals for emergency treatment after receiving injuries fighting the fires started by enemy

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Swimmers laze in the sun by the outdoor pool at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963

Ground floor of new mess hall at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 25th April 1957, which was opened today (by John Thompson)

Old fashioned ward at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963, showing the high dingy roof and narrow windows

Brehmer's Sanatorium, late 1870, in Goerbersdorf, now Sokolowsko, Poland, History
7279723 Brehmer's Sanatorium, late 1870, in Goerbersdorf, now Sokolowsko, Poland, History by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brehmer's Sanatorium, late 1870)

St Marys Hospital, Paddington (engraving)
1095717 St Marys Hospital, Paddington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Hospital, Paddington)

Haslar Naval Hospital, Gosport, Hampshire. 1876

Guys Hospital (engraving)
559550 Guys Hospital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guys Hospital.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Lady Stradbroke, nursing matron at Henham Hall, WW1
Lady Stradbroke, formerly Helena Fraser and wife of George Rous, 3rd Earl of Stradbroke, pictured with three nurses at the family home of Henham Hall in Suffolk

Sheffield Hospitals Appeal egg collection poster, 1938
Original at Local Studies MP 1917 L

Advertisement for clothing and bedding disinfector
An 1880 trade advertisement for a disinfector by made by Nelson and Sons of Leeds. The device, used by workhouses, hospitals and prisons

Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London
Administration block of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, south west London (originally in Surrey), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment

Union Workhouse, Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bakewell Union workhouse. The porter and two other men stand at the entrance, while another stands at the left near a wheelbarrow

Grove Military Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Children stand at the gates of the Grove Hospital at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) during its First World War service as a military hospital

Grove Fever Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey
Birds eye view of the Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London), one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street (b / w photo)
7155617 Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sydney Hospital, Macquarie Street)

Asylum for Criminal Lunatics, Broadmoor, Sandhurst, Berkshire (engraving)
1620772 Asylum for Criminal Lunatics, Broadmoor, Sandhurst, Berkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asylum for Criminal Lunatics, Broadmoor)

Dr. Elsie Inglis Scottish Womens Hospitals
Dr. Inglis whose Scottish Womens Hospitals unit arrived in Serbia in January 1915. They were based at Kraguievatz

Barts Hospital Gateway
The principal entrance Date: 1813

Middlesex Hospital Garden, Mortimer Street, London. Date: circa 1910s

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"Hospitals: A Journey Through Time and Compassion" Oyster Catch / Whitstable: Nestled in the serene coastal town of Whitstable, the Oyster Catch hospital stands as a beacon of healing amidst breathtaking views. Whipps Cross Infirmary, Leytonstone, East London: Serving the vibrant community of Leytonstone for decades, Whipps Cross Infirmary has been a pillar of healthcare excellence and compassion. St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard, London: Step into history as you wander through the enchanting courtyard of St Bartholomews Hospital, where centuries-old architecture meets modern medical miracles. Middlesex Hospital entrance, Mortimer Street, London: The grand entrance to Middlesex Hospital on Mortimer Street welcomes patients with open arms and promises hope within its walls. Westminster Hospital opening April 1939: Witness the birth of an institution dedicated to care and innovation as Westminster Hospital opens its doors in April 1939 – a landmark moment in healthcare history. Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham - 11th August 1969: On this poignant day in Birmingham's history, Ward C3 at Rubery Hill Hospital witnessed countless stories of resilience and recovery that continue to inspire us today. Congleton Union Workhouse, Arclid Cheshire: From humble beginnings as Congleton Union Workhouse in Arclid comes a tale of transformation; witness how it evolved into a haven for healing and compassion over time. St Bartholomews Hospital Henry VIII Gate 1886: Immerse yourself in regal splendor as you pass through Henry VIII Gate at St Bartholomews Hospital – an architectural masterpiece steeped in rich history. MAB First Ambulance Interior & First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY).