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South-Western Hospital, Stockwell, London
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South-Western Hospital, Stockwell, London
Part of the South Western Fever Hospital, opened in 1871 on Landor Road, Stockwell. With facilities for fever and smallpox patients, it was the second hospital erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, which in 1869 became responsible for certain classes of the sick poor in metropolitan London. In recent years the site became Lambeth Hospital. Date: Date unknown
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1. Title: South-Western Hospital, Stockwell, London: A Historic Haven for the Sick and Impoverished This evocative photograph captures the South-Western Hospital in Stockwell, London, a vital institution that once provided essential care for the sick and impoverished communities of metropolitan London. Established in 1871 on Landor Road, this hospital was the second facility erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, which assumed responsibility for certain classes of the sick poor in the metropolis in 1869. The South-Western Hospital was designed to cater specifically to fever and smallpox patients, two of the most prevalent and contagious diseases during that era. The hospital's facilities were tailored to accommodate these patients, ensuring they received the best possible care while minimizing the risk of infection to the general public. The Metropolitan Asylums Board, an organization dedicated to the welfare of the city's most vulnerable populations, oversaw the hospital's operations. Its inception in 1869 marked a significant milestone in London's public health history, as it represented a commitment to providing comprehensive care for the sick poor, a responsibility that had previously been overlooked. In recent years, the South-Western Hospital site has been known as Lambeth Hospital. Though the hospital's name has changed, its legacy as a beacon of hope and healing for those in need remains unwavering. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role that institutions like the South-Western Hospital played in London's history, offering solace and care to the sick and impoverished during a time when such services were desperately needed. Date: Unknown Keywords: hospital, board, sick, poor, classes, responsible, western, metropolitan, opened, 1871, part, erected, 1869, facilities, landor, recent, fever, south, patients, stockwell, asylums.
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