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Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, Fulham - Doctors Residence
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Western Hospital, Seagrave Road, Fulham - Doctors Residence
Uniformed nurses stand next to the doctors residence at the Western Fever Hospital on Seagrave Road, Fulham. Opened in 1877, it was the fourth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which in 1869 became responsible for certain classes of the sick poor in metropolitan London. The site later became Fulham Hospital. Date: Date unknown
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1. Title: Uniformed Nurses and Doctors Residence at the Western Fever Hospital, Fulham, London This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Western Fever Hospital on Seagrave Road in Fulham, London. Established in 1877, this hospital was the fourth to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, which had become responsible for the care of certain classes of the sick poor in metropolitan London since 1869. The site later became known as Fulham Hospital. In this image, uniformed nurses stand proudly next to the doctors' residence, adding a sense of order and professionalism to the scene. The hospital, which opened in 1877, was designed to provide essential medical care to those in need during a time when public health and hygiene were major concerns. The Metropolitan Asylums Board, which was instrumental in the hospital's creation, recognized the importance of providing adequate housing for medical staff to ensure the best possible care for patients. The Western Fever Hospital was a significant addition to the healthcare infrastructure in London during the late 19th century. Its establishment marked a commitment to improving the lives of the sick poor and addressing the health challenges faced by the urban population. The uniformed nurses and doctors in this photograph serve as a reminder of the dedication and compassion of those who worked tirelessly to provide care and support during a time when it was needed most. Date: Date unknown Keywords: hospital, board, sick, fulham, road, fourth, residence, poor, classes, responsible, western, metropolitan, uniformed, opened, erected, 1869, 1877, fever, stand, doctors, nurses, asylums, seagrave.
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