Chronic Collection

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland
Stobhill Hospital was erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronically sick poor, and for children

Entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool
The entrance to Alder Hey Hospital, near Liverpool. Uniformed soldiers stand at the gate on the left. The hospital opened in 1915 to house chronic and bedridden patients from the West Derby Union

The Bell of Huesca, oil Painting, 1880

Meeting between Pope Adrian I and Charlemagne, miniature in the incunabula Chronicles of France, printed by A. Verard, Paris, 1493

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Alder Hey Nurses Home
Nurses home at Alder Hey Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1915 by the West Derby Union, Liverpool. Originally used for chronic and bed-ridden case, it later became a childrens hospital

Stobhill Hospital, Springburn, Glasgow
An aerial view of Stobhill Hospital, erected in 1903-4 at Springburn, Glasgow, by the citys poor law authority. It provided around 2000 beds for the infirm and chronic sick poor, and for children

West Derby Union, Liverpool - Alder Hey Hospital
Ward blocks at Alder Hey Hospital. The hospital was opened in 1915 by the West Derby Union, Liverpool. Originally used for chronic and bed-ridden case, it later became a childrens hospital

Advertisement for ozone paper
5311927 Advertisement for ozone paper; (add.info.: Advertisement for Ozone Paper for the relief and cure of Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis and Bronchitic Asthma)

Sycosis
5855392 Sycosis; (add.info.: Sycosis barbae and Sycosis capilli, chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, especially of the beard and head)

A damaged bronchus
Anatomy, Biomedical Illustration, Bronchitis, Bronchus, Chronic, Close-Up, Damaged, Healthcare and Medicine, Illness, No People, Pen and Ink, Problems, Watercolour Painting, White Background

Chronicle of the Kings of Castile by Pedro Lopez de Ayala, beginning of the story of King John I of Castile with an engraving of himself

Cartoon, Jimmy Hopper, Drink to me only with thine eyes Date: 1919

BRIZIO'S DELUSION
Chronic invalid Giuseppe Brizio of Intra, Italy, sees the figure of Death in a mirror, beckoning him ; he collapses and dies, a victim of auto-suggestion Date: 1931

Diseases of the Stomach and Kidneys (colour litho)
6006706 Diseases of the Stomach and Kidneys (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases of the Stomach and Kidneys)

The largest asylum for the insane in America (b / w photo)
6002635 The largest asylum for the insane in America (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The largest asylum for the insane in America)

A page from the Bible of Nuremberg, German edition, 1483

Chronic or Llibre del Rey en Pere e dels seus antecessors passats …(Book of the king Peter)
Chronic or Llibre del Rey en Pere e dels seus antecessors passats... (Book of the king Peter and his ancestors...), manuscript, folio 140, devoted to the reign of Peter The Great

An illuminated initial in a page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts del Rey en Jacme

Illuminated page of the Chronicle of James I or Llibre dels feyts del Rey en Jacme

Chronicle of Don Alvaro de Luna, cover of the printed edition in Milan in 1546

Chronicle of D. Jaume I by Ramon Muntaner, manuscript, 1328, front page with the illustration of the author writing the book

Interview in Alcaniz of the King James I the Conqueror (1213 - 1276) with Hugo Forcalquer and Blasco of Aragon before the conquest of Valencia, 1232

The fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, Miniature in Grandes Chroniques de France, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Ramon Muntaner (1265 - 1336), Catalan writer and military, between 1325 and 1332 wrote his Chronicle, work written in Catalan in which he recounts the events since the birth of Jaume I the Conqueror

Cover of the work Cronica de la Nueva Espana (Chronicle of New Spain) by Francisco Lopez de Gomara, which includes the conquest of Mexico by Hernan Cortes. Edition of 1554

The farewell of the troops, miniature in the first chapter of the Chronicles of France, Paris manuscript, 1493, copy of the work in which the events occurred in Europe between 1225

Battle of Poitiers (732), with Carlos Martel winner on the Arabs. Detail of the miniature Chroniques of Jean Froissart 14th century

Lord Curzon in Robes
GEORGE NATHANIEL, first marquess CURZON of Kedleston, widely travelled diplomat and author, Viceroy of India; afflicted with chronic curvature of the spine. Date: 1859 - 1925

County Poor House, Burlington, Iowa, USA
The county poor house at Burlington, Iowa, USA. The poor house was a welfare establishment providing accommodation for the destitute, particularly the elderly and chronic sick

Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) dieback of leaves, caused by Ash Dieback (Chalara fraxinea) fungal disease, Norfolk, England, June

Omacetaxine mepesuccinate leukemia drug F007 / 0169
Omacetaxine mepesuccinate leukemia drug, molecular model. This drug inhibits protein synthesis and is used in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)

Alemtuzumab Fab fragment molecule F007 / 0100
Alemtuzumab Fab fragment, crystal structure. Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds the CD52 protein and is used in the treatment of cancer and auto-immune disease

Alemtuzumab Fab fragment molecule F007 / 0099
Alemtuzumab Fab fragment, crystal structure. Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds the CD52 protein and is used in the treatment of cancer and auto-immune disease

Alemtuzumab Fab fragment molecule F007 / 0097
Alemtuzumab Fab fragment, crystal structure. Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds the CD52 protein and is used in the treatment of cancer and auto-immune disease

Alemtuzumab Fab fragment molecule F007 / 0098
Alemtuzumab Fab fragment, crystal structure. Alemtuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds the CD52 protein and is used in the treatment of cancer and auto-immune disease

Inflamed kidney
Inflamed and swollen kidney, gross specimen. This is a case of chronic nephritis, an inflammation of the kidney. Nephritis is often caused by a bacterial infection

Alcohol and death, conceptual artwork. Death, represented as a black-cloaked figure with a scythe, approaching a table with alcoholic drinks

Sarcoidosis, light micrograph C015 / 7134
Sarcoidosis. Light micrograph of a section through a lymph node affected by sarcoidosis. Also known as Boecks disease, this is a chronic inflammation of the lymph nodes or organs

Crohns disease, endoscopic view
Crohns disease. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients neoterminal ileum affected by Crohns disease, showing ulceration (white)

Ulcerative colitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8313
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients distal colon (large intestine) affected by ulcerative colitis (UC), showing ulceration (white areas)

Antrum occult mucosal bleeding C016 / 8314
Antrum occult mucosal bleeding. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients antrum (final portion of stomach), showing bleeding (red) of the mucosal lining

Ulcerative colitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8312
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients distal colon (large intestine) affected by ulcerative colitis (UC), showing ulceration (white areas)

Ulcerative proctitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8311
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients anus, showing ulceration (white areas) cause by ulcerative proctitis

Ulcerative colitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8310
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients colon (large intestine) affected by ulcerative colitis (UC), showing ulceration (white areas)

Ulcerative colitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8309
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients colon (large intestine) affected by ulcerative colitis (UC), showing ulceration (white areas)

Ulcerative colitis, endoscopic view C016 / 8306
Ulcerative colitis. Endoscopic view of the interior of a patients distal colon (large intestine) affected by ulcerative colitis (UC), showing ulceration (white areas)

Spleen tuberculosis C015 / 6399
Spleen tuberculosis. Gross specimen of a sectioned spleen from a patient with miliary tuberculosis (TB). Tubercules, nodular lesions of infected dead tissue, are white

Lung scarring from tuberculosis, X-ray
Tuberculosis lung scarring. Coloured chest X-ray showing scarring (green) of the lungs after a case of chronic tuberculosis (TB). The heart (red) is also seen

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"Chronic: A Journey Through Time and Places" Step into the historical realms of Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, Glasgow, Scotland. This medical institution has witnessed countless stories of resilience and healing over the years. Travel south to Liverpool, where the entrance to Alder Hey Hospital stands as a symbol of hope for patients and their families. Within its walls lies a sanctuary dedicated to providing exceptional care. Take a moment to appreciate "The Bell of Huesca, " an oil painting from 1880 that captures the essence perseverance. Its vibrant colors depict strength amidst adversity, reminding us that challenges can be overcome. Delve further into history with the miniature depiction of Pope Adrian I's meeting with Charlemagne found in the incunabula Chronicles. This encounter serves as a testament to how influential figures have tackled chronic issues throughout time. Witness the dedication and compassion at West Derby Union in Liverpool - specifically at Alder Hey Nurses Home. Here, nurses tirelessly work towards easing suffering and offering solace to those battling chronic ailments. Return once more to Stobhill Hospital in Springburn, Glasgow - an emblematic place where lives are transformed through innovative treatments and unwavering support from healthcare professionals. Revisit Alder Hey Hospital's entrance in Liverpool; it stands tall as a gateway leading towards brighter days for patients facing long-term health challenges. It represents resilience against all odds. Let cartoonist Jimmy Hopper's creation remind us that sometimes we must see beyond what is visible – like his cartoon character who drinks only with their eyes – when dealing with chronic conditions or illnesses. Marvel at Brizio's Delusion, which encapsulates our human tendency to believe that time will heal all wounds – even those inflicted by persistent afflictions such as chronic diseases or pain. Finally, immerse yourself in Pedro Lopez de Ayala's Chronicle of the Kings of Castile - an epic tale that chronicles struggles faced by monarchs.