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Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
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Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board. In 1911, it was redesignated as a mental hospital for severely subnormal children
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Children's Ward of the Fountain Mental Hospital in Tooting, Surrey, circa 1930s. Established in 1893 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a fever hospital, the institution later underwent a significant transformation in 1911, when it was redesignated as a mental hospital for severely subnormal children. The image portrays a scene of care and compassion, with dedicated nurses tending to the needs of young patients in their cots. The children, some appearing weak and fragile, are surrounded by the sterile and clinical environment of the ward. The atmosphere is one of quiet observation and attentiveness, as the nurses ensure the wellbeing of their charges. The Fountain Hospital was built during the Victorian era, a time when poverty and poor living conditions were rampant, and the need for institutions like this was great. The hospital provided essential medical care and support for those in need, offering a sanctuary for the most vulnerable members of society. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the history of mental health care in the UK, and the important role that institutions like the Fountain Hospital played in providing care for those who were often overlooked and misunderstood. The image also serves as a testament to the dedication and compassion of the nurses and caregivers who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of their patients, despite the challenges and limitations of the time.
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