Cottage Hospital Collection

Fresh Air and Healthy Work for City Arabs, Notes at the Lancashire Branch of the Childrens Home, Crowthorne, Edgworth
1055722 Fresh Air and Healthy Work for City Arabs, Notes at the Lancashire Branch of the Childrens Home, Crowthorne, Edgworth, near Bolton (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J

The Cottage Hospital (b / w photo)
5225552 The Cottage Hospital (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cottage Hospital)

Cottage Hospital, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (engraving)
2814023 Cottage Hospital, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Hospital, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire)

The Loss of HMS "Eurydice"(engraving)
1050010 The Loss of HMS " Eurydice" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loss of HMS " Eurydice")

Cottage Hospital at Wells-next-the-Sea, Elevation, Plan (b / w photo)
3650823 Cottage Hospital at Wells-next-the-Sea, Elevation, Plan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage Hospital at Wells-next-the-Sea, Elevation)

Swindon Medical Fund Society Cottage Hospital
The GWR Cottage Hospital was fully equipped with wards, treatment rooms and even an operating theatre

The official opening of Erith Hospital. 1935

The official opening ceremony of Erith Hospital. 1935

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Discover the history of Swindon Medical Fund Society Cottage Hospital, a beacon of health and healing in Swindon since its inception. With a focus on fresh air and healthy work for city residents, this ward has been a sanctuary for the sick and injured for generations. Delve into the past with us as we explore historical records from the Lancashire Branch of the Children's Home in Crowthorne and notes from Edgworth, near Bolton. Witness the dedication of medical professionals through engravings of Cottage Hospitals in Swindon, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, and Wells-next-the-Sea. Relive the official opening ceremonies of Erith Hospital in 1935, where hope and healing came together to serve the community. And let us not forget the tragic loss of HMS "Eurydice," a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made for the greater good. Join us on this journey through time as we celebrate the enduring legacy of Cottage Hospitals and the compassionate care they have provided for generations.