A view of staff and patients in the children's ward at Bideford and District Hospital

Date:
23 Oct 1940
Location:
Bideford And District Hospital, Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Torridge, Devon
Reference:
MED01/01/1006
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The original caption may contain language which is historic and which may no longer be considered appropriate. It has been retained in the record in the interest of historical accuracy.

The caption on the reverse of the photograph reads: “Bideford Hospital, Devon. Picture shows part of the children’s ward.”

Bideford and District Hospital was built in 1924, replacing the town’s infirmary on Meddon Street. In the 1940s, Bideford and District Hospital consisted of three wards and three private rooms. See also MED01/01/1005 and MED01/01/1007-1017. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.

Content

This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited

Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley

Keywords

Hospital, Childrens Ward, Childhood, People At Work, Women's History, Health And Welfare