St James' Hospital, block north-west of the chapel, Leeds, West Yorkshire

This hospital block was once a Poor Law infirmary, built in 1872-4 with late 20th century alterations. This Poor Law infirmary was built next to the workhouse of 1858, now St James' Hospital Northside Building. The foundation stone was laid 04/04/1872 and the building was opened 26/11/1874. The building cost £18,000.

Location

West Yorkshire Leeds

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

workhouse poverty poor social welfare hospital institution Victorian (1837 - 1901)