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Samaritan Free Hospital, Marylebone Road, London NW1
Samaritan Free Hospital, Marylebone Road, London NW1. Date: circa 1905
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene outside Samaritan Free Hospital on Marylebone Road in London, circa 1905. The Edwardian-era building, with its red-brick facade and ornate architectural details, stands proudly at the corner of the busy street. Horse-drawn carriages and omnibuses line the pavement, their drivers huddled against the chill in their thick coats. People in fashionable attire, some with parasols to shield them from the sun, hurry past, their footsteps echoing on the cobblestones. Samaritan Free Hospital was a charitable institution that provided medical treatment to the less fortunate members of society, free of charge. The hospital's mission was to offer a lifeline to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital's name, Samaritan, was a testament to its altruistic nature, drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. The hospital's location on Marylebone Road, a major thoroughfare in London, made it easily accessible to those in need. The building's imposing presence and the steady stream of traffic outside attest to the hospital's importance in the community. The horses and carriages, a common mode of transport in the early 1900s, add to the sense of history and nostalgia. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when charitable institutions played a vital role in providing essential services to those in need. The Samaritan Free Hospital on Marylebone Road stands as a symbol of compassion and generosity, a beacon of hope for the less fortunate in London over a century ago.
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