Joyce Green Hospital - ironing room
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Joyce Green Hospital - ironing room
Ironing room for patients bedding in the laundry at the Joyce Green Smallpox Hospital at Long Reach near Dartford. Large rotary irons are used to press sheets. The hospital, which was operated by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, open in 1903, replacing three hospital ships moored nearby on the Thames. Date: circa 1910
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Asylums Dartford Ironing Irons Joyce Laundry Metropolitan Moored Nearby Operated Press Reach Replacing Rotary Sheets Small Pox
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A Glimpse into the Past: The Ironing Room at Joyce Green Hospital, Dartford (circa 1910) This evocative photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of Joyce Green Hospital, a smallpox institution located near Dartford in England. Established in 1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, the hospital replaced three hospital ships moored nearby on the River Thames. In this image, we see the hospital's ironing room, where the linens and bedding of patients were meticulously pressed and prepared for use. Large rotary irons dominate the scene, their smooth, heated surfaces glistening with the residue of starch and water. The ironing room was a crucial part of the hospital's laundry operation, ensuring that patients were provided with clean and hygienic bedding to help prevent the spread of smallpox. The room's high ceilings and large windows, allowing for ample natural light, suggest a well-ventilated and spacious working environment. The Metropolitan Asylums Board was responsible for operating the hospital, which was designed to provide care for those afflicted by smallpox, a highly contagious and often deadly disease. The hospital's opening marked a significant advancement in public health, as the use of hospital ships to house smallpox patients had become increasingly unsanitary and ineffective. This photograph provides a fascinating insight into the daily routines and operations of a hospital that played a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of smallpox in the early 20th century. The large rotary irons, a common sight in laundry rooms of the time, serve as a reminder of the dedication and hard work that went into ensuring the comfort and wellbeing of patients during their time at Joyce Green Hospital.
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