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Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport
Administration block of Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport. The hospital was opened as Stepping Hill Infirmary by the Stockport Union in 1905 to improve on the medical facilities that existed at the Unions workhouse. The central administrative block was linked by covered walkways to a number of separate pavilion ward blocks
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Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport: A Historical Snapshot of Edwardian Medical Care and Social Welfare This photograph showcases the central administrative block of Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, England, as it appeared in the early 1900s. Established in 1905 by the Stockport Union, Stepping Hill Hospital was built to enhance the meager medical facilities available at the Union's workhouse. The Edwardian-era hospital consisted of a central administrative block, linked by covered walkways to a series of separate pavilion ward blocks. The Stockport Union, a local organization responsible for the care of the poor and destitute, recognized the need for improved medical care for its members. Stepping Hill Infirmary, as it was then known, was a significant step forward in providing adequate healthcare and alleviating the suffering of those in poverty. The central administrative block, with its imposing presence and grand architecture, served as the nerve center of the hospital. It housed the offices of the hospital administration, providing essential support services to the medical staff and patients. The separate pavilion ward blocks, designed for infection control, ensured the utmost care and hygiene for the patients. The covered walkways connecting the blocks were a testament to the forward-thinking approach of the hospital's designers. They allowed for seamless movement between the various buildings, shielding patients and staff from the elements, and providing a degree of privacy. As we gaze upon this historical photograph, we are transported back in time to an era when the provision of medical care and social welfare was a collective responsibility. Stepping Hill Hospital, with its impressive architecture and progressive design, stands as a testament to the determination and compassion of those who sought to improve the lives of the less fortunate in their community.
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