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Wandsworth Union Infirmary, St Johns Hill, London
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Wandsworth Union Infirmary, St Johns Hill, London
Entrance to Wandsworth Union workhouse infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. Originally opened in 1840 as the Wandsworth workhouse, it was designed by George Ledwell Taylor. After 1886, it became the Unions infirmary and was later known as St Johns Hospital
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This evocative photograph captures the entrance to the Wandsworth Union Infirmary on St. John's Hill in South West London, as it appeared in the early 1910s. Originally established in 1840 as the Wandsworth Workhouse, this imposing building was designed by the renowned Victorian architect, George Ledwell Taylor. The workhouse was intended to provide shelter and support for the destitute, the homeless, and the poor, with a focus on enforcing discipline and hard labor. After 1886, the Wandsworth Union Infirmary took over the running of the workhouse, and it later became known as St. John's Hospital. The infirmary provided medical care and assistance to the sick and injured, as well as those in need of temporary housing and relief. The Edwardian era, during which this photograph was taken, saw significant changes in the way that poverty and homelessness were addressed in Britain. While the workhouse system was gradually phased out, institutions like the Wandsworth Union Infirmary continued to play a crucial role in providing essential services to those in need. This historic building, with its grand entrance and intricate architectural details, stands as a testament to the complex and often controversial history of poverty relief and social welfare in Victorian and Edwardian England. Today, it serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, care, and support for those in need, and the ongoing need for effective and humane solutions to the challenges of homelessness and poverty.
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