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Western Hospital, Fulham, south west London
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Western Hospital, Fulham, south west London
Part of the Western Fever Hospital, which was opened in 1877 on Seagrave Road, Fulham, south west London. It was the fourth such hospital to be erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board which in 1869 became responsible for certain classes of the sick poor in metropolitan London. The site later became Fulham Hospital
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1877 Asylums Fever Fulham Health Metropolitan Poor Poverty Seagrave Sick Workhouse Workhouses
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1. Title: A Victorian Era Sanctuary: Western Hospital, Fulham, South West London (1877-1906). This evocative photograph captures the Western Hospital in Fulham, South West London, during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Established in 1877 on Seagrave Road, this institution was one of the four hospitals erected by the Metropolitan Asylums Board, which took responsibility for the care of certain classes of the sick poor in metropolitan London in 1869. The Metropolitan Asylums Board was a significant response to the growing need for medical care and social welfare during the late 19th century. The hospital's primary focus was on treating fever patients, a common affliction during this time due to unsanitary living conditions and inadequate housing. The image portrays the hospital's imposing yet compassionate presence, with its red-brick facade and tall, arched windows. The hospital's grounds, dotted with trees and green spaces, offer a glimpse into the importance placed on the healing power of nature during this era. The Western Hospital's history is intertwined with the social and medical landscape of the late 1800s and early 1900s. It served as a vital resource for the local community, providing care for those in need during a time when poverty and disease were prevalent. The hospital later evolved into Fulham Hospital, continuing its mission to serve the people of South West London. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of institutions like the Western Hospital, which played a crucial role in shaping the medical and social welfare systems in London during the Victorian and Edwardian eras.
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