Skip to main content

Infirmary Collection (#8)

"Journeys through Historic Infirmaries: Unveiling the Stories of Healing and Hope" Discovering the rich history of Whipps Cross Infirmary in Leytonstone, East London

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Ward at Holborn Union Infirmary, Highgate, London

Ward at Holborn Union Infirmary, Highgate, London
Interior of a ward at the Holborn Union Infirmary, Archway Road, Highate, North London, designed by Henry Saxon Snell and opened in 1879

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Wandsworth Union Infirmary, St Johns Hill, London

Wandsworth Union Infirmary, St Johns Hill, London
Entrance to Wandsworth Union workhouse infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. Originally opened in 1840 as the Wandsworth workhouse, it was designed by George Ledwell Taylor

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Babington House Hospital, Belper, Derbyshire

Babington House Hospital, Belper, Derbyshire
Aerial view of Babington House Hospital, Belper, Derbyshire. The building, designed as a workhouse by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, was erected in 1839-40

Background imageInfirmary Collection: St Marylebone Poor Law Schools, Southall

St Marylebone Poor Law Schools, Southall
The St Marylebone Schools on South Road, Southall, Middlesex. An inscription below the pediment gives its date of construction as 1858

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, infirmary

Kensington & Chelsea District School, infirmary
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, gymnasium

Kensington & Chelsea District School, gymnasium
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view

Union Workhouse, Limerick, Ireland, perspective view
The Union workhouse at Limerick, Ireland, was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1841. This 1847 view shows the workhouse after proposed enlargements

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, gym team

Kensington & Chelsea District School, gym team
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Kensington & Chelsea District School, boys group photo

Kensington & Chelsea District School, boys group photo
In 1876, the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea established a District School for pauper children at Banstead, Surrey (later known as Beechholme)

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, ground plan
Ground plan of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Irish 800-pauper workhouse, perspective view

Irish 800-pauper workhouse, perspective view
Perspective view of the model plan for Irish union workhouses housing up to 800 inmates. The plan was devised by George Wilkinson, the Poor Law Commissioners architect in Ireland

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Llwynypia Hospital, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Llwynypia Hospital, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
A view of Llwynypia Hospital at Llwynypia near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales. A field of potatoes can be seen at the right

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales

Llwynypia Homes, Pontypridd, Glamorgan, Wales
The Llwynypia Homes, near Pontypridd in the Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales, were opened in 1903 as a subsidiary workhouse for the Pontypridd Poor Law Union

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Central London Sick Asylum, Colindale, Hendon, London

Central London Sick Asylum, Colindale, Hendon, London
Distant view of the Central London District Sick Asylum at Colindale, Hendon, North London, opened in 1900 for infectious cases from poor law authorities in central London

Background imageInfirmary Collection: St Pancras Workhouse Infirmary, London

St Pancras Workhouse Infirmary, London
The St Pancras workhouse infirmary, opened in 1885 on Cooks Terrace, Pancras Road, alongside the main workhouse. After an additional infirmary was opened at Highgate

Background imageInfirmary Collection: St Marylebone Workhouse Infirmary, West London

St Marylebone Workhouse Infirmary, West London
The St Marylebone workhouse infirmary on Rackham Street, North Kensington, West London. The buildings, opened in 1881, were designed by Messrs Henry Saxon Snell and Son

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Wednesfield Cottage Homes, Staffordshire

Wednesfield Cottage Homes, Staffordshire
Main drive at the Wednesfield Cottage Homes, Staffordshire, were established by the Wolverhampton Union in 1890 at a site on Amos Lane, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Matrons Block, Poplar Union Schools, Essex

Matrons Block, Poplar Union Schools, Essex
Matrons Block of the Poplar Schools, established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Background imageInfirmary Collection: St Lukes Hospital, Halifax, West Yorkshire

St Lukes Hospital, Halifax, West Yorkshire
A birds eye view of St Lukes Hospital at Skircoat, Halifax, West Yorkshire, opened in 1901 as the Halifax Union workhouse infirmary

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Birmingham

Union Workhouse and Infirmary, Birmingham
Aerial view of the Birmingham Union workhouse and infirmary on Dudley Road, Birmingham. The workhouse, opened in 1852, is the cross-shaped building just above right of centre of the picture

Background imageInfirmary Collection: North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex

North Middlesex Hospital, Edmonton, Middlesex
The North Middlesex Hospital at Tanners End, Edmonton, erected in 1910 as the infirmary of the Edmonton Union workhouse. During the First World War it operated as Edmonton Military Hospital

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Union Workhouse Infirmary, East Preston, Sussex

Union Workhouse Infirmary, East Preston, Sussex
The infirmary at the East Preston Union workhouse, Sussex. The workhouse was rebuilt in 1872-3 with the new infirmary and nurses home added in 1906

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Hammersmith Hospital, London

Hammersmith Hospital, London
Aerial view of Hammersmith Hospital, Du Cane Road, Hammersmith, West London, originally opened in 1905 as the Hammersmith workhouse and infirmary

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Aston Union Cottage Homes, Erdington, Birmingham

Aston Union Cottage Homes, Erdington, Birmingham
Aerial view of Aston Unions cottage homes which were opened in 1899 at Erdington, Birmingham. They housed pauper children away from the main workhouse which occupied an adjacent site

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Union Workhouse Infirmary, Hambledon, Surrey

Union Workhouse Infirmary, Hambledon, Surrey
Infirmary building at the Hambledon Union workhouse in Surrey

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Workhouse Infirmary, Kingston, Surrey

Workhouse Infirmary, Kingston, Surrey
The infirmary at the Kingston Union workhouse, erected In 1897-9. During the First World War it was used for military casualties. In 1920, it was renamed Kingston and District Hospital

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister

Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister
Born in Essex in 1827, he received his degree from University College, London. In 1860 he became a Surgeon at Glasows Royal Infirmary, where he researched the cause of infections

Background imageInfirmary Collection: John Radcliffe Md

John Radcliffe Md
JOHN RADCLIFFE - physician, though a Jacobite, attended royals William, Mary and Anne, with the proceeds funded Radcliffe Library, Infirmary and Observatory at Oxford

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Patriot Prisoners

Patriot Prisoners
Patriot prisoners baron Poerio and Pirouti are incarcerated under severe conditions in the infirmary of the bagno (prison) of Ischia by the Neapolitan authorities

Background imageInfirmary Collection: French Naval Infirmary

French Naval Infirmary
The infirmary of a French warship

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Liverpool Infirmary

Liverpool Infirmary
Crowd gathers around Stretcher case brought to Liverpool Infirmary, Brownlow Street

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Statue of King Charles II in the Figure Court at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Statue of King Charles II in the Figure Court at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Background imageInfirmary Collection: Margaret Thatcher Infirmary at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London

Margaret Thatcher Infirmary at The Royal Hospital Chelsea, London For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot




For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Journeys through Historic Infirmaries: Unveiling the Stories of Healing and Hope" Discovering the rich history of Whipps Cross Infirmary in Leytonstone, East London, where generations have found solace and care amidst its walls. The Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England - a beacon of medical excellence that has stood tall for centuries, nurturing both bodies and minds. West Ham Infirmary at Whipps Cross, Essex - a sanctuary of compassion serving the local community with unwavering dedication. Step into the realm of healing at West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, Middlesex - an institution that embodies resilience and progress. St Giles Hospital in Camberwell, London - a testament to humanity's commitment to provide comfort even during the most challenging times. Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield, Middlesex - where innovation meets empathy to create a haven for those seeking restoration and renewal. Dorking General Hospital nestled in picturesque Surrey - an idyllic setting offering exceptional care rooted in tradition and warmth. Journey back through time as we explore Union Workhouse and Infirmary in Crumpsall, Manchester - witnessing how society's approach to healthcare has evolved over centuries. Congleton Union Workhouse stands proud amidst Arclid's landscape in Cheshire; its walls hold tales of resilience against adversity etched by countless lives healed within them. Delve into the heartwarming stories woven within Union Workhouse Infirmary located in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire – tales that remind us all of our shared vulnerability and strength when faced with illness or injury. Halifax Workhouse 1901: A glimpse into an era where compassion met necessity as this workhouse served as both refuge and infirmary for those facing hardship during challenging times. Union Workhouse in Bagthorpe, Nottingham.