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Grove Hospital, Tooting Grove, Surrey

The Grove Hospital, at Tooting Grove, Surrey (now South London) was one of five new hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1890s for the treatment of infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and diphtheria. During the First World War it became the Grove Military Hospital. The site is now occupied by St Georges Hospital

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This historic photograph captures the grand entrance of the Grove Hospital in Tooting Grove, Surrey, which opened in the late 1890s as one of five new hospitals established by the Metropolitan Asylums Board for the treatment of infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and diphtheria. During this period, the prevalence of poverty and overcrowded living conditions in urban areas led to the rapid spread of these diseases, making the establishment of specialized hospitals crucial for public health. The Grove Hospital, with its impressive driveway and spacious grounds, was designed to provide a sanitary and comfortable environment for patients. The hospital's elegant facade and meticulously planned layout reflect the Victorian and Edwardian era's commitment to improving healthcare and medical care for the most vulnerable members of society. During the First World War, the hospital was repurposed as the Grove Military Hospital, providing medical care for injured soldiers returning from the battlefield. The hospital's reputation for excellence in medical care continued throughout the war years, making it an essential institution for the health and wellbeing of the British military. Today, the site of the Grove Hospital is occupied by St George's Hospital, a leading teaching and research hospital in South London. The hospital's rich history serves as a reminder of the significant role that public healthcare institutions played in addressing the health needs of communities during times of poverty, disease, and war.

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