In the mid-nineteenth century it was common in most hospitals for alcohol to be given to both patients and staff. Some members of the temperance movement began to argue that this impaired staff efficiency and restricted patients' treatment.
These shots are from the National Temperance Hospital, and its Insull Memorial Wing, it was formerly known as the London Temperance Hospital, its name was changed to 'National' in 1932 and the Insull Wing was established in the same year.
This is a fantastic building, quite a large site, and on a very busy road, its closing date is not know for certain, some part of it must have been in use up until 2002, as there is a plaque on the wall dated with that year. But it is thought that it was last used as a hospital in the mid 80s.
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Front entrance.
BT tower in the background.
Side street of an older part of the hospital.
Another view of the front.
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These shots are from the National Temperance Hospital, and its Insull Memorial Wing, it was formerly known as the London Temperance Hospital, its name was changed to 'National' in 1932 and the Insull Wing was established in the same year.
This is a fantastic building, quite a large site, and on a very busy road, its closing date is not know for certain, some part of it must have been in use up until 2002, as there is a plaque on the wall dated with that year. But it is thought that it was last used as a hospital in the mid 80s.
More pictures and history
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Front entrance.
BT tower in the background.
Side street of an older part of the hospital.
Another view of the front.
For a full report visit
http://www.freewebs.com/lefttolinger/