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Rubex

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St George’s Hospital was closed in October 2012 after legionella was discovered on one of the wards.

The Hornchurch Facility was opened in 1938, at that time it was called Suttons Institution and was primarily an old people’s home. This changed during the Second World War when the Institution was used to house R.A.F. Hornchurch airman. In 1948 the site was taken over by the ministry of health and was officially made a hospital and renamed St George’s Hospital.

In 2005 a decision had to be made on whether to refurbish, redevelop, or close the hospital. These plans were only put on hold after a campaign was led by the local MP. In 2007 the then head of nursing at the hospital said the facilities were “not suitable for the care of adults” and the Havering Primary Care trust once again said that the site would require a rebuild to ensure the facilities were up to the standard that patients expected.

The site now has planning permission for over 200 homes, although sections of the hospital are being retained due to their architectural merit.

Also, anyone planning on visiting the site should be aware that there are two young German Shepherd dogs that the handlers allow to run freely in and out of the buildings.

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Thanks for looking,

Rubex
 
That hall, and those murals are lovely. Not seen this one for a while either!
 
Really enjoyed this one, you have taken some great shots and love that decaying hall.
 
Very nicely done Rubex.

Was here a few nights ago for a spot of lunch on the roof with a mate
 
Glorious corridor shots Rubex:encouragement: So glad you say that some of these buildings will be retained, I think they have been underrated they would make great apartments.

Great to see this place again, love the bunny tile and the bike shots too:glee:
 
Very cool very swag. Don't see much hospital derpage in such good nick these days.

Yeah it's a cool place Slim. You'd love the tower :)

Very nicely done Rubex.

Was here a few nights ago for a spot of lunch on the roof with a mate

It's the perfect place for a spot of lunch haha thank you for all your help btw!

Glorious corridor shots Rubex:encouragement: So glad you say that some of these buildings will be retained, I think they have been underrated they would make great apartments.

Great to see this place again, love the bunny tile and the bike shots too:glee:

The corridors are amazing! Hah I did tell jsp to pack his toys away but he was having none of it!!
 
You got some great shots there Rubex, such a lovely place! I’m sure you would’ve handled those dogs with ease haha!
 
Spot on Rubex. Not seen this place for a while. You have captured it well. Good to see the murals are still there.
 
like a good old hospital explore, the last shot on the tower, you can see a small brick plinth with 4 studs sticking out, recon that was where an 3 phase air raid siren was bolted down :p
 
Absolutely incredible. Reminds me of the reports from the early 00's that got me in to UE!
Cheers for sharing J!
 
Superb set of photos Rubex, what a place! Loved the painted corridors & mortuary.... plus glad you managed to avoid the dogs!!!
 
the last shot on the tower, you can see a small brick plinth with 4 studs sticking out, recon that was where an 3 phase air raid siren was bolted down :p

With its modern grey epoxy roof sealing coat, it follows the early standard specification for an UHF aerial hold-down. Perhaps it could be a reuse of a WW2 era base to save money, who knows? All the sirens we came across in the early 60's were mounted on roof top steel frame-works; they were still connected into the warning 'grid', and I can remember a few Civil Defence tests during those times
 

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