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Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, Bow, East London
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Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, Bow, East London
The Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum was opened in 1871 at Devons Road in Bow, next to the Stepney workhouse, East London. Despite its name, the asylum was a hospital for the sick poor from the Poplar and Stepney Unions. It later became St Andrews Hospital
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing facade of the Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum, located at Devons Road in Bow, East London, in the year 1905. Established in 1871, the asylum was a vital institution for the sick and impoverished residents of the Poplar and Stepney Unions. Situated next to the Stepney Workhouse, the hospital provided essential medical care and support to those in need during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Despite its name, the Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum was not an asylum for the mentally ill, but rather a hospital for the sick poor. The institution played a crucial role in the local community, offering relief and respite to those who could not afford to pay for healthcare or were unable to care for themselves. The architectural design of the hospital reflects the institutional nature of the building, with its grand entrance, imposing columns, and expansive grounds. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of healthcare and social welfare in East London during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum later became known as St Andrews Hospital, continuing to provide essential medical care and support to the local community until its closure in the mid-20th century. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that institutions like the Poplar and Stepney Sick Asylum played in providing care and support to the sick and impoverished during a time when poverty and illness were common challenges for many.
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