Incurables Collection

Barnardos Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells
Barnardos Agra House home for Incurables as physically disabled children were then described, at Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Date: Early 1900s

"Country Fair and Market"at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho)
1107476 " Country Fair and Market" at Streatham for the British Home for Incurables, 3 July to 5 July (litho) by Holland Tringham

The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, the Foundation-Stone of which was laid by Princess Christian (engraving)
1047509 The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, the Foundation-Stone of which was laid by Princess Christian (engraving) by English School

Facade of the Church of St. James of the Incurables, 1833 (w / c on paper)
703078 Facade of the Church of St. James of the Incurables, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Achille (1809-41); Gabinetto Comunale delle Stampe, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A concert at the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney (engraving)
606552 A concert at the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the Anglo-Danish Exhibition (engraving)
1595296 Opening of the Anglo-Danish Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Anglo-Danish Exhibition)

Visit of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales to Dublin (engraving)
1045962 Visit of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales to Dublin (engraving) by English School

The New Home for Incurables opened by HRH the Princess of Wales on Tuesday (engraving)
1047921 The New Home for Incurables opened by HRH the Princess of Wales on Tuesday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Broomhill Home for Incurables, near Glasgow (engraving)
1049387 Broomhill Home for Incurables, near Glasgow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broomhill Home for Incurables, near Glasgow)

The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving)
1620214 The Five Principal Institutions founded by the late Dr Andrew Reed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nazareth House, the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor (engraving)
1602991 Nazareth House, the Home of the Little Sisters of the Poor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nazareth House)

The Royal Hospital for Incurables (engraving)
1054489 The Royal Hospital for Incurables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Hospital for Incurables)

A Concert at the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney (engraving)
1047811 A Concert at the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Concert at the Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney)

Broomhill Home for Incurables, Kirkintilloch, East Dunbarton
Inmates, some in wheelchairs, and staff outside the Broomhill Home for Incurables, Kirkintilloch. Date: circa 1904

Agra House Home for Incurables, Tunbridge Wells
Barnardos Agra House home for Incurables as physically disabled children were described, at Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A case of mistaken insanity: wrongly admitted to the asylum
A cunning lunatic dupes the staff at a mental institution into taking his irate captor into the incurables ward instead of himself. Date: 1838

Chapel, St Elizabeths Home, Mortimer Street, London
Chapel, St Elizabeths Home for Incurables, a hospital at 57-61 Mortimer Street, London. Date: circa 1910s

Barnardos Home for Incurables, Bradford
A ward at the Bradford Home for Incurables run by Barnardo s. Date: circa 1906

Pennsylvania: the home for Incurables, Philadelphia, from the Plans of W. G. Hale
Pennsylvania: the home for Incurables, Philadelphia, from the Plans of W.G. Hale, Architect

Barnardos Home for Little Incurables, Bradford, Yorkshire
The Matron, nurses and children at the Dr Barnardos Home for Little Incurables at Bradford, Yorkshire. One child is in a bath-chair, another sits on a tricycle. Date: 1908

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"Incurables: A Glimpse into the Compassionate Care of the Past" Step back in time and explore the remarkable institutions dedicated to caring for the incurable. From charity events like the "Country Fair and Market" at Streatham, which supported the British Home for Incurables, to Barnardos Agra House Home in Tunbridge Wells, these places were beacons of hope for those deemed beyond medical help. One such establishment was Agra House Home in Tunbridge Wells, where patients received specialized care tailored to their needs. The New Home for Incurables at Streatham, with its foundation stone laid by Princess Christian, showcased a commitment to providing comfort and dignity to those suffering from incurable illnesses. The Church of St. James of the Incurables stood as a testament to faith and solace during challenging times. Its facade captured both strength and serenity through delicate watercolor on paper. Even amidst adversity, music brought joy and respite. The Royal Hospital for Incurables at Putney hosted enchanting concerts that uplifted spirits within its walls. These institutions also witnessed significant moments in history. The opening of the Anglo-Danish Exhibition marked an international collaboration towards improving care for incurable patients. Meanwhile, Dublin welcomed royalty as Prince Albert Victor and Prince George of Wales visited facilities dedicated to helping those most in need. Notably, HRH Princess of Wales inaugurated The New Home for Incurables - a poignant reminder that even members of high society recognized the importance of supporting these vital establishments. Beyond England's borders lay Broomhill Home near Glasgow - another haven offering solace to individuals facing seemingly insurmountable health challenges. Dr Andrew Reed's visionary leadership led not only to this institution but also four other principal organizations aimed at aiding society's most vulnerable. Lastly, Nazareth House emerged as a sanctuary run by Little Sisters of the Poor who devoted themselves selflessly towards providing care and comfort to those in their final stages of life.