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Southampton Incorporation Infirmary, Shirley Warren
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Southampton Incorporation Infirmary, Shirley Warren
The Southampton Incorporation Infirmary. Nurses are sitting in front of the nurses home (right). The Incorporation (Southamptons poor relief authority) erected the infirmary in 1902 at a site on Tremona Road, Shirley Warren. Also known as Shirley Warren Infirmary, it later became the Borough Hospital and then Southampton General Hospital
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Authority Borough Health Incorporation Infirmary L Aw Nurse Nurses Nursing Poor Poverty Shirley Southampton Treatment Warren 1902
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This evocative photograph captures the Southampton Incorporation Infirmary in Shirley Warren, Southampton, England, in the early 1900s. The image shows a group of nurses sitting in front of the nurses' home to the right of the infirmary building. Established in 1902, the infirmary was erected by the Incorporation of Southampton, the city's poor relief authority, on Tremona Road in Shirley Warren. Also known as Shirley Warren Infirmary, the hospital later became the Borough Hospital and eventually Southampton General Hospital. The Southampton Incorporation Infirmary was a vital institution during a time when access to medical treatment and care for the poor was limited. The Edwardian-era building, with its red-brick facade and ornate architectural details, exudes a sense of historical significance and importance. The nurses, dressed in their white uniforms and caps, embody the dedication and compassion of the medical professionals who worked tirelessly to provide relief and treatment to those in need. The infirmary's location on Tremona Road was also significant, as it provided housing for the nurses, ensuring they were close to their patients and able to provide round-the-clock care. The image of the nurses' home adds to the overall sense of community and care that the infirmary represented. The Southampton Incorporation Infirmary is a testament to the importance of medical care and the role of local authorities in providing for the health and wellbeing of their communities. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of medical care in Southampton during the early 1900s.
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