The clock tower of Clock Court, the former Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum, viewed from the south-west

Date:
1980 - 2010
Location:
Clock Court, Victory Road, Wanstead, Redbridge, Greater London Authority
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Merchant Seamens Orphan Asylum, Hermon Hill, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, E11
WANSTEAD HOSPITAL, HERMON HILL, Redbridge, Greater London Authority, E11
Reference:
EFC01/01/05/005/49882
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
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Description

The Merchant Seamen's Orphan Asylum was built in 1863. It was used as a hospital, later part of the NHS, between 1937 and 1986. The building was redeveloped as flats in the late 20th century.

Content

This is part of the Volume: EFC01/01/05/005 Conversions; within the Sub Series: EFC01/01/05 Domestic Building Types; within the Series: EFC01/01 Series of 35mm slides; within the Collection: EFC01 Edifice Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Darley, Gillian: Edifice

Architect: Clarke, George Somers

Keywords

Clock Tower, Victorian Orphanage, 20th Century Hospital, Late 20th Century Flats