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King Edward VII Hospital, Tregaron, Wales
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King Edward VII Hospital, Tregaron, Wales
Staff and patients at the entrance to The King Edward VII Hospital, Tregaron, Wales. The hospital was formerly the Tregaron Union workhouse, erected in 1876, on Dewi Road, Tregaron
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1876 Chimney Dewi Health L Aw Nurse Nurses Nursing Patients Poor Poverty Staff Tall Workhouse Workhouses
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Step back in time as we take a glimpse into the past of Tregaron, Wales, with this evocative photograph of the entrance to the King Edward VII Hospital. Originally built as the Tregaron Union workhouse in 1876, this imposing Victorian edifice once served as a place of last resort for the destitute and the poor. The tall, dark chimney stack stands as a testament to the industrial era, while the nurses in their starched uniforms and caps, along with the hospital staff, offer a glimmer of hope and care to the patients who entered its doors. The King Edward VII Hospital, located on Dewi Road, has a rich and complex history. Established during the Victorian era when poverty and social welfare were pressing issues, workhouses like this one were designed to provide shelter, food, and basic care for those who had no means of supporting themselves. The entrance to the hospital, with its ornate stonework and tall, wrought-iron gates, exudes an air of both austerity and dignity. As we observe the scene before us, we can imagine the hustle and bustle of activity that once took place here. Patients, many of them sick and weak, would have been led through these doors, seeking solace and relief from their suffering. Nurses, dressed in their tall, white caps and long, dark skirts, would have tended to their every need, providing medical care and emotional support. Today, the King Edward VII Hospital stands as a symbol of the resilience and determination of the human spirit. Though its history is rooted in the harsh realities of poverty and hardship, it also represents the importance of community and the provision of care for those in need. As we reflect on this image, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our history and honoring the stories of those who came before us.
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