Wilson Hospital, Mitcham, Children's Ward
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| Area | Mitcham |
|---|---|
| Copyright 1 | Frederick Wells |
| Picture Reference | Mit_20_7-1 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Wilson Cottage Hospital, was opened in 1928 with donations made by the building developer Sir Isaac Wilson. It had a ten bed ward for men; a similar ward for women; six beds for children and four single rooms for private patients. The ground floor held an operating theatre; a sterilising room; dispensary; X-Ray and Violet Ray rooms and Casualty and Emergency wards. During the post war era the hospital developed a reputation for the treatment of bone injuries. |
