A view of student nurses in the chapel at Atkinson Morley's Hospital

Date:
5 Oct 1940
Location:
Atkinson Morleys Hospital, Copse Hill, Merton, Greater London Authority
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Atkinson Morleys Convalescent Home, Copse Hill, Merton, Greater London Authority, SW20
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Atkinson Morleys Hospital, Copse Hill, Merton, Greater London Authority
Reference:
MED01/01/1031
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: “Two hospitals unite in P.T.S. (see story herewith) Picture shows part of the Chapel, where regular services are held and attended by the student nurses.”

Atkinson Morley's Hospital was built in the late 1860s and opened as a convalescent home for patients recovering from treatment at St George’s Hospital, Hyde Park. By the 1920s the home’s purpose had changed and it began to admit patients with tuberculosis and acute illnesses. During the Second World War the home treated general acute patients and a neurosurgery unit was established by Sir Wylie McKissock. The Preliminary Training School was moved to Wimbledon due to the threat of bombing in central London; dormitories and lecture theatre facilities were provided. See also MED01/01/1028-1030 and MED01/01/1032-1039, and MED01/02/0020. 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

Chapel, Hospital, Christian Religion