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Central London Sick Asylum, Hendon
Interior of the Central London Sick Asylum opened in 1898 at Hendon, Middlesex. Later known as Hendon Infirmary and Colindale Hospital, it was a treatment centre for tuberculosis (TB) patients. This ward scene shows nurses and female patients, with some children also visible. Date: Date unknown
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1898 Asylum Hendon Infirmary Middlesex Opened Patients Sick Treatment Tuberculosis Colindale
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time within the Central London Sick Asylum at Hendon, Middlesex, which opened its doors in 1898. Originally established as a treatment centre for tuberculosis (TB) patients, the asylum later became known as Hendon Infirmary and eventually Colindale Hospital. The interior scene depicted here showcases the daily life of the patients and the dedicated work of the nursing staff. The room is filled with a sense of quiet calm, as the nurses attend to their patients with care and compassion. Some of the women sit up in their beds, while others lie down, their expressions a mix of hope and fatigue. Children, likely siblings or family members, play on the floor or sit quietly beside their mothers. The presence of the children in the ward underscores the impact of TB on entire families, as it was a highly contagious disease that could spread easily within households. The asylum provided essential care and support for those affected by TB during a time when the disease was a leading cause of death. The nurses, dressed in their white uniforms, work diligently to provide comfort and relief to their patients, using the available medical resources to help them recover. The Central London Sick Asylum at Hendon played a vital role in the community, offering hope and healing to those in need during a challenging period in medical history. Though the exact date of this photograph remains unknown, it serves as a poignant reminder of the compassionate care provided within the walls of this historic institution.
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