St Hilda's Hospital
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St Hilda's Hospital
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 17 Sep 2017
The history of this building is varied. From https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/education/educational-images/st-hildas-hospital-whitby-7208 "This building was originally the Whitby Workhouse. It was also known as the Ropery and later Whitby Union Workhouse. It was built between 1793 and 1794. It replaced an earlier parish workhouse of 1726-7 on Church Street. In 1837 it became a Union workhouse when it was taken over by the newly created Whitby Poor Law Union. It was enlarged in 1860 to designs by J B and W Atkinson and the additions, including an infirmary, made the building into a U-shape. In 1930, it became a Public Assistance Institution. In 1948, it became part of the National Health Service and was renamed St Hilda's Hospital." The hospital closed in 1978 on the opening of Whitby Hospital. The buildings were converted to small business units and is now known as St Hilda's Business Centre. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253831
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Image Location
Latitude
54.482369
Longitude
-0.608224