The Park Hospital, Hither Green, London
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The Park Hospital, Hither Green, London
Kitchens of the Park Hospital, Hither Green, south east London. Uniformed staff cook food on a large range. The only man present operates a large mincing machine. The Park was one of the fever hospitals opened by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870 and 1900 for the sick poor in metropolitan London
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This evocative photograph captures the interior of the Kitchens at The Park Hospital in Hither Green, south east London, during the early 1900s. Established by the Metropolitan Asylums Board between 1870 and 1900, The Park Hospital was one of many fever hospitals set up to provide care for the sick poor in metropolitan London during a time when poverty and disease were rampant in the city. The uniformed staff in this image are hard at work, preparing nutritious meals for the hospital's patients. The only man present operates a large mincing machine, while the women cook over the large range. The industrial-sized pots and pans, along with the imposing architecture of the building, speak to the scale of the operation required to feed the hospital's population. The Park Hospital's Kitchens offer a glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian-era hospital. The uniformed staff, dressed in their traditional garb, add a sense of order and discipline to the scene. The large range, with its multiple burners and ovens, would have been a familiar sight to those working in the hospital's kitchens during this period. Despite the seemingly harsh conditions, the kitchens also represent a vital aspect of the hospital's treatment and care. Providing sustenance for the sick and vulnerable was a crucial part of the hospital's mission, and the kitchen staff played a vital role in ensuring that patients received the nourishment they needed to recover. This photograph, taken in 1908, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of healthcare in London during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The image is a poignant reminder of the dedication and hard work of the hospital staff during a time when disease and poverty were widespread in the city.
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