Infirm Collection

Shotley Bridge General Hospital, County Durham
Aerial view of Shotley Bridge Hospital, County Durham. It was originally opened by the Gateshead Union in 1912 as a TB sanatorium (far right of picture)

Tooting Bec Asylum, Surrey
A woman pushes a pram at the entrance to the Tooting Bec Asylum at Tooting Graveney, erected in 1899-1903 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
Stobhill Hospital was erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronically sick poor, and for children

Ladywell Lodge, Lewisham, south east London
Aerial view of Ladywell Lodge, a residential institution for the elderly, near Lewisham, in south east London. The site was formerly St Olaves Union workhouse, designed by Newman & Newman

Bermondsey Military Hospital, London
Bermondsey Military Hospital operated during the First World War on the premises of the St Olaves Union workhouse at Ladywell, near Lewisham, in south east London

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow
An aerial view of Stobhill Hospital, erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronic sick poor, and for children

St Benedicts Hospital, Tooting, South London
St Benedicts Hospital which lay between Church Lane and Rectory Lane in Tooting, South London. The hospital was established in 1897

Tooting Military Hospital, Tooting Graveney, Surrey
The Tooting Military Hospital operated during World War One in a building on Church Lane, Tooting Graveney, Surrey, formerly St Josephs Roman Catholic college

The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553
955334 The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by

Regency gentlemen visiting the Royal Wells spa, Cheltenham, and observing the sick and lame at the gate
FLO4619212 Regency gentlemen visiting the Royal Wells spa, Cheltenham, and observing the sick and lame at the gate. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

New Hospitals in India; The Dufferin Hospital, Nagpur, built by the Central Province Branch, 1888 Creator: Unknown
New Hospitals in India; The Dufferin Hospital, Nagpur, built by the Central Province Branch, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Notes in Teneriff, Canary Islands, The New Health Resort in the North Atlantic, from the sea, trans Creator: Unknown
Notes in Teneriff, Canary Islands, The New Health Resort in the North Atlantic, from the sea, transport, 1888 From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The Late Mrs. Hull, once nursemaid to the Prince of Wales and carerer for all the Queens children Creator: Unknown
The Late Mrs. Hull, once nursemaid to the Prince of Wales and carerer for all the Queens children, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Majority of Earl Grosvenor (engraving)
1053085 Majority of Earl Grosvenor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Majority of Earl Grosvenor)

The Pool of Bethesda, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451205 The Pool of Bethesda, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Kinder-Kranken-Saal, Ward scene with children and deaconesses at Kaiserswerth
FNM355598 Kinder-Kranken-Saal, Ward scene with children and deaconesses at Kaiserswerth, 1845 (pen & ink on paper) by Sonderland, J.B

A Field Hospital Scene at Savages Station, June 29th 1862 (b / w photo)
STC355132 A Field Hospital Scene at Savages Station, June 29th 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Savages Station, Henrico County)

A doctor visiting a sick woman (oil on panel)
CH433413 A doctor visiting a sick woman (oil on panel) by Brekelenkam, Quiringh Gerritsz. van (c.1620-68); 46.8x64.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Highfield Military Hospital, Liverpool
Nursing staff at the Highfield Infirmary for aged and infirm paupers in its First World War role as a Military Hospital. Date: circa 1916

Highfield Infirmary / Military Hospital, Liverpool
Nurses Home at the Highfield Infirmary for aged and infirm paupers in its First World War role as a Military Hospital. Date: circa 1916

St Olaves Union Institution, Ladywell
Bird s-eye view of the design for the St Olaves Union Institution for the Aged and Infirm Poor, Ladywell, South London. The architects were Newman and Newman of London. Date: 1897

Christ healing the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, 1667-70 (oil on canvas)
3700775 Christ healing the Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, 1667-70 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 237x261 cm; National Gallery, London

The Struldbrugs unfortunate immortals without eternal youth who are declared
3514750 The Struldbrugs unfortunate immortals without eternal youth who are declared from Part III: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib

Man on Crutches (graphite with reed pen and black ink on fine-textured white paper)
1216909 Man on Crutches (graphite with reed pen and black ink on fine-textured white paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83) (attr)

General Hospital, City Point, 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC355142 General Hospital, City Point, 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info.: City Point)

A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger man
449325 A group of elderly scholars and, separately, a younger mans profile (pen & brown ink with wash & gouache on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz

The Pool of Bethesda, engraved by J. M. Delatre & Simon Francis Ravenet
GHL206157 The Pool of Bethesda, engraved by J.M. Delatre & Simon Francis Ravenet, published by John Boydell (1719-1804) 1772 (engraving) by Hogarth

A Going, A Going!!, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving)
2962515 A Going, A Going!!, pub. 1813 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Army Hospital near Washington, D. C. 1861-65 (b / w photo)
STC354323 Army Hospital near Washington, D.C. 1861-65 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Friends in Adversity, Christmas Day at the Dreadnought Hospital
3744491 Friends in Adversity, Christmas Day at the Dreadnought Hospital, Greenwich (Coming Down to Dinner), 1880 (oil on canvas) by Dollman

Madame Hadamard, 1908 (oil on canvas)
899248 Madame Hadamard, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Davids, Andre (1870-c.1940/45); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Madame Hadamard)

Advertisement for Doctor Parmenters Magnetic Oil, 1840s (colour litho)
PNP383893 Advertisement for Doctor Parmenters Magnetic Oil, 1840s (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stop, friend! Read, reason and reflect)

Wounded Union soldiers at Gaines Mill, Savages Station after the battle of Fair Oaks
STC398846 Wounded Union soldiers at Gaines Mill, Savages Station after the battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia, 1862 (photogravure) by Brady

Napoleon: Sire ma mere est vieille et infirme, Sire my mother is an old and infirm woman (engraving)
5999258 Napoleon: Sire ma mere est vieille et infirme, Sire my mother is an old and infirm woman (engraving) by European School

The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola, c. 1627-8 (oil on panel)
3077081 The Miracles of Saint Francis of Paola, c.1627-8 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 110.5x79.4 cm; J

The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Saint Hedwig Feeding Imprisoned Caring Pilgrims
Saint Hedwig Feeding the Imprisoned and Caring for Pilgrims; Saint Hedwig Feeding the Poor and the Infirm; Unknown maker; Silesia, Poland; 1353; Tempera colors, colored washes

The Common Spa Of The Poor And Infirm In Plombiere, France. After The Woodcut By Thomas Guinta De Balneis In 1553. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard

East Park Home for Infirm Children, Maryhill, Glasgow
A view of the East Park Home for Infirm Children, Maryhill, Glasgow. Date: circa 1914

Jesus Healing the Crippled and the Blind (mosaic)
XIR170201 Jesus Healing the Crippled and the Blind (mosaic) by Byzantine School, (12th century); Duomo, Monreale, Sicily, Italy; (add.info)

Old Man Walking With A Cane
San Francisco, California: c. 1960. A very elderly man walks down a sidewalk using a cane for assistance

Vincent De Paul
SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL - French churchman involved in charities to the aged and infirm, not to forget children... Date: 1581 - 1660

Healing Infirm Jesus-Christ guerit plusieurs malades en Galilee
Artokoloro

the Last Voyage of Henry Hudson from the Picture by John Collier; Henry
" the Last Voyage of Henry Hudson" from the Picture by John Collier; Henry Hudson, the Great Navigator, Made his Last Voyage to the Polar Seas in 1610

Of old folys that is to say the longer they lyue the more they ar gyuen to foly
XJF483412 Of old folys that is to say the longer they lyue the more they ar gyuen to foly, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson
KW282173 Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson (litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pool at Bethesda (oil on canvas)
XIR170200 The Pool at Bethesda (oil on canvas) by Droochsloot, Joost Cornelisz. (1586-1666); 58x121 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dunkirk, France; (add.info.: healing of a paralytic man; ); Dutch

The Pool of Bethesda, 1645 (oil on panel)
BAL160832 The Pool of Bethesda, 1645 (oil on panel) by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); 37.2x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the place with five colonnades ; ); Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

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"Infirm: Tracing the History of Care and Healing Institutions across the UK" Step into a journey through time as we explore the rich history care institutions in various parts of the United Kingdom. From Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham to Tooting Bec Asylum in Surrey, these establishments have played a crucial role in providing medical assistance and support to those in need. In Scotland, Stobhill Hospital located in Springburn, Glasgow has stood tall for decades, serving as a beacon of hope for countless patients. Meanwhile, Ladywell Lodge nestled in Lewisham, south east London has been a sanctuary for individuals seeking solace and recovery. The significance of Bermondsey Military Hospital situated amidst the bustling streets of London cannot be overlooked. It stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication shown by healthcare professionals during times of conflict. Tooting Graveney's Tooting Military Hospital holds its own place on this list with its commitment towards caring for wounded soldiers during critical periods. Similarly, St Benedicts Hospital located in Tooting South London has provided exceptional care to patients from all walks of life. Delving further into South London's history reveals St Olave Union Workhouse - an institution that once housed both ward interiors and kitchens within its walls. These spaces tell tales not only about medical treatment but also shed light on living conditions during challenging times. Not forgetting our younger generation, East Park Home for Infirm Children based in Maryhill, Glasgow offered specialized care tailored specifically towards children requiring extra attention due to their unique needs. As we reflect upon these remarkable places dedicated to healing and compassion throughout generations past, let us appreciate how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still much work ahead. The legacy left behind by these institutions serves as a reminder that every individual deserves access to quality healthcare regardless of their circumstances or background.