South London Hospital for Women, Clapham Common South Side
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South London Hospital for Women, Clapham Common South Side
Image: © Christine Matthews Taken: 15 Jul 1999
The South London Hospital for Women, Clapham Common South Side was entirely staffed by women. The hospital was founded in 1912 and opened by Queen Mary on July 4th 1916. It was enlarged in the 1930s and closed down in 1984. Currently it is being demolished to make way for a superstore and residential development. 2017 update - the building is now an apartment block.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.453209
Longitude
-0.146984