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: “A country maternity hospital. Pix shows one of the wards in the main country branch at Prestbury, Cheshire, of Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester.”
During the Second World War, St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester, opened three maternity hospitals located outside of the city: Adlington Hall, for the wives of servicemen, Prestbury Hall, and Collar House. Collar House, which opened as a maternity home in 1939, had 45 beds, an operating theatre, dispensary, nurseries, and accommodation for staff. It continued operating as a maternity hospital until 1952, and in the 1960s was used as a convalescent home. The original building was altered and extended, and is the site of a nursing home. See also MED01/01/2988. High-resolution copies of this image are available for free for non-commercial use. Please Enquire to place an order.
This is part of the Series: MED01/01 Series of prints; within the Collection: MED01 Topical Press Agency Medical Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
Photographer: Topical Press Agency Limited
Photographer: Harrison, Norman Kingsley
Maternity Hospital, Auxiliary Hospital, Hospital Ward, Second World War, Women's History, Health And Welfare
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