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Ward in the Hampstead Smallpox Hospital. This was under the management of the Metropolitan
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Date: 28th March 2014
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Ward in the Hampstead Smallpox Hospital. This was under the management of the Metropolitan
Ward in the Hampstead Smallpox Hospital. This was under the management of the Metropolitan Asylums Board and was built to meet the needs of the epidemic of the winter of 1870-1871. This shows a Nightingale ward with windows opening top and bottom. With identical windows on the opposite side, ventillation could be adjusted. From The Illustrated London News, 1871. Wood engraving
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1870 1871 1871 Board Bottom Built Epidemic Health Hospital Identical Illustrated Management Medicine Meet Metropolitan News Nightingale Opening Opposite Public Side Smallpox Ward Windows Winter Wood Adjusted Asylums Hampstead Ventillation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a ward in the Hampstead Smallpox Hospital, which was managed by the Metropolitan Asylums Board during the winter of 1870-1871. The hospital was purpose-built to address the urgent needs arising from an epidemic that gripped Britain during that time. In this image, we see a Nightingale ward adorned with windows that open both at the top and bottom. These unique windows were designed to provide optimal ventilation for patients within. On the opposite side of the ward, identical windows can be observed, allowing for adjustable airflow throughout. The wood engraving featured here originally appeared in The Illustrated London News in 1871, offering readers a glimpse into this state-of-the-art medical facility. It showcases how advancements in healthcare were being made even during challenging times such as epidemics. This particular image highlights not only the architectural design but also emphasizes the importance placed on patient comfort and well-being. As we reflect on this historical photograph, it serves as a reminder of England's dedication to public health and its commitment to combating infectious diseases like smallpox. Through images like these, we gain insight into our past and appreciate how far medicine has progressed since then while acknowledging those who worked tirelessly to protect public health during times of crisis.
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