The Bedford Lemere daybook records that the photograph was commissioned by 'H J Abrams' which almost certainly refers to Herbert John Sinclair Abrams, architect.
The hospital was built to commemorate members of the Metropolitan and City Police Forces who lost their lives in the First World War, and was opened in 1923 by HRH the Prince of Wales, subsequently the Duke of Windsor. It was constructed in the grounds to the south of Wellesley House, later known as Fortescue House School for Boys, which was during this period in operation as the Metropolitan and City Police Orphanage. The buildings have since been demolished and St James' Catholic Primary School now stands on the site.
This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Client: Abrams, Herbert John Sinclair
Early 20th Century General Hospital