Ripping out the heart of the old hospital
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Ripping out the heart of the old hospital
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 26 Jan 2024
The Bristol Royal Infirmary began as early as 1737, occupying this site. As patient numbers grew, new buildings were called for. Thomas Paty, a local architect, drew up the plans and building proceeded in three phases. The east wing was erected first between 1784 and 1786; the central block was put up in 1788-92 and the west wing added in 1806-10. However, increasing demands and the modern buildings that were opened across the road left the old B. R. I. in something of a state. It was closed in 2017 as a new hospital was created in Southmead, some miles away from the busy city centre. Now the old wards and passageways are being removed, leaving rather grisly open wounds.
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Image Location
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51.459146
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-2.594684