Patients Collection

Highwood School, Brentwood, Essex
The administration block at Highwood (or High Wood) School, Brentwood, Essex. The school was opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for the treatment of ophthalmia in children

Whipps Cross Hospital, Essex
Part of Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. Several patients can be see in beds on the open balconies. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham Union for the sick poor in the area

Whipps Cross Infirmary, Leytonstone, East London -- front entrance. Date: circa 1910

St Bartholomews Hospital courtyard, London, with patients resting in the open air. Date: circa 1910s

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

The Pharmacy, 1912 artwork
The Pharmacy (1912). Oil painting by the Swiss artist Marius Borgeaud (1861-1924) titled La Pharmacie (The Pharmacy). The signature and date (1912) are at lower left

Whipps Cross Hospital, Essex
Entrance to Whipps Cross Hospital, Leytonstone, Essex. Several patients can be see in beds on the open balconies. The hospital was opened in 1903 by the West Ham Union for the sick poor in the area

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Aerial view of Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex, used for the care of children with tuberculosis. The site was originally opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board in 1904 for

Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London
Scene in Albert Ward, St Marys Hospital, Paddington, West London, with doctors, nurses and patients. circa 1905

Highcroft Hall Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham
An aerial view of Highcroft Hall Hospital on Slade Road, Erdington, Birmingham. The hospital was originally opened in around 1870 as the Aston Union workhouse

MAB First Ambulance Interior
Interior of one of the first ambulances to be operated by Londons Metropolitan Asylums Board in the 1880s for transporting fever and smallpox patients to and from the Boards hospitals

Highwood Hospital, Brentwood, Essex
Children with tuberculosis at Highwood (or High Wood) Hospital, Brentwood, Essex. Beds were placed on the balconies to provide sun and fresh air

Ward at Kings College
Wigram ward of Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, S.E. London

EMILE COUE French doctor who advised his patients to repeat daily, Every day - in every way - I am getting better and better!

Entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool
The entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, near Liverpool. Uniformed soldiers stand at the gate on the left. The hospital opened in 1915 to house chronic and bedridden patients from the West Derby Union

Union Workhouse, Bedale, North Yorkshire
The Bedale Union workhouse, erected in 1839 at South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Two ladies in large hats converse in the foreground

Ida Hospital, Cookridge, Leeds
The Ida Hospital for convalescent patients at Cookridge, near Leeds, opened in 1888 following a bequest by John North. The single-storey ward wings had verandahs on which beds could be placed in

Eye surgery. Fish-eye lens view of surgeons operating in the Eye Microsurgery Institute, Moscow, in the then Soviet Union, in 1986

Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
Barber-surgeons. Satirical artwork depicting barber-surgeons and their patients as monkeys. At bottom, the barber role is being performed, while at top the surgical and medical roles are shown

Empire Hotel, Lowestoft, Suffolk
The Empire Hotel at Lowestoft, Suffolk, opened in 1900. In 1921 it was acquired by the Metropolitan Asylums Board and reopened the following year as a hospital for tuberculosis patients

The Queens Ward, Middlesex Hospital, London. Date: circa 1905

Langho Colony, Ribblesdale, Lancashire
Aerial view of the Langho Colony set up in 1906 by the Chorlton and Manchester Unions for the treatment of patients suffering from epilepsy

No. 2 (Battle) War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire
Staff and patients in Ward A13 at the No. 2 War Hospital, Reading, Berkshire - the First World War deployment of Battle School, Cranbury Road, Reading

Newtown & Llanidloes Union Workhouse, Caersws, Wales
A view of the Newtown and Llanidloes Union Workhouse at Caersws, Montgomeryshire (now Powys), Wales. The building, designed by Thomas Penson of Oswestry, opened in 1840

Nightingale / Scutari / Ward
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE At Scutari in the Crimea, checking on patients during the night

Swimmers laze in the sun by the outdoor pool at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, Friday 30th August 1963

Oldmill Military Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland
The entrance to Oldmill Poorhouse on Skene Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, during its First World War redeployment as a Military Hospital

World War I first-aid station, artwork
World War I first-aid station. Artwork showing stretcher-bearers and wounded soldiers arriving at a first-aid station during the First World War (1914-1918)

Chinese Pharmacy 1864
Traditional Chinese dispensaries have changed little over time. Herbs are weighed out in daily doses, and patients receive bags of herbs to last the treatment. Date: 1864

Dentistry, satirical artwork
Dentistry. Satirical artwork titled Without Effort, showing a dentist and his assistant removing a patients tooth in a public display area

Four patients at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing four patients in dressing gowns and pyjamas chatting in a hospital ward

Physician and story-teller (engraving)
728831 Physician and story-teller (engraving) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Physician and story-teller)

Large operating room, Dental School, Paris, France 1885
Large operating room at the Dental School, Odontotechnical Institute, Paris, France. Date: 1885

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

Vichy - Source Lucas spring at the spa
Vichy, France - Source Lucas spring water at the spa. Water Temperature recorded at 28 degrees. One of the many different sources in the Grande Palais des Sources at Vichy

Physicians Room
The Physicians room in the medical outpatient department of the London Hospital in Whitechapel

Bedlam Patient Nicholson
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT on KING GEORGE III Mrs Margaret Nicholson who, after stabbing attempt, was sent to Bedlam for life

Men at Yarrow Military Hospital. These may be a mixture of staff and patients. None are wearing hospital blues though some have arm slings. Some have the RAMC badge on their arm

Injured patients walking around the gardens of a hospital
5616517 Injured patients walking around the gardens of a hospital; (add.info.: Illustration depicting injured patients walking around the gardens of a hospital. Dated 19th Century)

Steam inhalation under a bell (woodcut)
8663776 Steam inhalation under a bell (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam inhalation under a bell)

The Nurse and Patient (litho)
8669089 The Nurse and Patient (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nurse and Patient)

Citizens Volunteer Hospital Philadelphia 1862
2597604 Citizens Volunteer Hospital Philadelphia 1862; (add.info.: Citizens Volunteer Hospital Philadelphia 1862. This hospital operated during the American civil war)

surgical chair with patient to remove a vesical calculation through the groin - Plate taken from "
FLO4611780 surgical chair with patient to remove a vesical calculation through the groin - Plate taken from " L'Encyclopedie" by Denis Diderot (1713-1784)

Hospital dining hall during the American Civil war, 1862
1580711 Hospital dining hall during the American Civil war, 1862; (add.info.: Hospital dining hall during the American Civil war, showing nurses, doctors and patients)

Boy lying in a hammock feeding a bird (chromolitho)
8677699 Boy lying in a hammock feeding a bird (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Protection against contagion, 15th Century (engraving)
8663830 Protection against contagion, 15th Century (engraving) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protection against contagion, 15th Century)

Waiting for Breakfast (colour litho)
8674155 Waiting for Breakfast (colour litho) by Allison, John William (fl.1900-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for Breakfast)

Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho)
8672125 Children of the rich in London entertaining disabled children in hospital (litho) by Flere, H. H. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Journeys of Hope and Healing: A Tribute to Patients" From the historic halls of Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex, to the serene courtyards of St Bartholomews Hospital in London, they have left an indelible mark on these sacred spaces. Whipps Cross Infirmary, nestled in Leytonstone, East London, has witnessed countless stories of resilience and recovery. The walls echo with tales of strength as patients triumph over adversity. Tooting Bec Asylum in Surrey stands as a testament to the compassionate care provided to those facing mental health challenges, and is here that healing begins amidst tranquil surroundings. Albert Ward at St Marys Hospital in Paddington, West London holds memories etched into its very fabric. They have found solace within its walls while dedicated medical professionals work tirelessly by their side. The Pharmacy's 1912 artwork serves as a reminder that they can not just recipients of medicine but also bearers of hope. Each prescription filled represents another step towards wellness. Highwood Hospital in Brentwood, Essex and Highcroft Hall Hospital in Erdington, Birmingham stand tall as beacons for those seeking refuge from illness or injury. These institutions provide sanctuary for patients on their path to recovery. Within the MAB First Ambulance Interior lies a space where lives are saved and emergencies met with unwavering dedication. Patients find comfort knowing help is just moments away when they need it most. Highwood School in Brentwood shares its grounds with students who face unique challenges every day. Here, young patients discover their potential through education and support tailored specifically for them. In the ward at Kings College hospital lies a microcosm of humanity's shared vulnerability and resilience. Patients from all walks of life come together under one roof united by a common goal - restoration and renewal. Emile Coue's teachings remind us that our thoughts hold immense power over our well-being; patients harness this power to manifest healing and recovery.