Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London
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Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London
A view of the Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London. The Park was one of the fever hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870 and 1900 for the sick poor in metropolitan London
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of Park Hospital in Hither Green, South East London, which was established in the late 19th century as part of the Metropolitan Asylums Board's network of fever hospitals. The Metropolitan Asylums Board was created in response to the overcrowding and unsanitary conditions in the workhouses and infirmaries of the time, which often led to the spread of infectious diseases among the sick poor. The image shows the hospital's grand entrance, flanked by two tall, ornate columns, and a long, winding road leading up to the building. The hospital grounds, which included a park, were designed to provide fresh air and natural light to aid in the recovery of patients. Park Hospital was one of many fever hospitals opened between 1870 and 1900 to address the urgent need for specialized medical care for the sick poor in metropolitan London. The Victorian-era buildings were designed to accommodate large numbers of patients, with separate wards for different diseases and dedicated staff to provide round-the-clock care. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of public health care in London during a time when disease and poverty were prevalent. The image also serves as a reminder of the important role that hospitals and medical care played in improving the health and wellbeing of the community, particularly for those who were most in need.
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