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Internal courtyard JLP01_10_26667
West Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, West Dorset. A view across an internal courtyard towards part of West Dorset County Hospital, showing the glazed facade of the stairwell to the rear of the main entrance.
In the early 1980s plans were developed for a modern hospital to replace the old Dorchester Hospital, at a new site to the west of the town centre. A joint venture of Laings South West Region and Haden Young Limited were responsible for Phase I of the construction project, which was to provide 149 beds and included maternity and geriatric units, two operating theatres and a pathology and X-ray department. Phase I on the north part of the new site was completed in the late 1980s under the name West Dorset County Hospital. When Phase II on the south part of the site was completed in the mid 1990s, the whole site became known as Dorset County Hospital
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This print captures the serene beauty of the internal courtyard at West Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester. The image showcases a view across the courtyard, with the glazed facade of the stairwell to the rear of the main entrance prominently featured. Intriguingly, this hospital has an interesting history. In the early 1980s, plans were set in motion to replace the old Dorchester Hospital with a modern facility located west of the town center. Laings South West Region and Haden Young Limited joined forces for Phase I of this ambitious construction project, which aimed to provide 149 beds along with maternity and geriatric units, operating theaters, and pathology and X-ray departments. Phase I was completed in the late 1980s under its new name - West Dorset County Hospital. However, it wasn't until Phase II on the south part of the site was finished in mid-1990s that it became known as Dorset County Hospital. The photograph itself is a testament to both architectural brilliance and historical significance. It serves as a reminder of how healthcare infrastructure has evolved over time while highlighting this particular hospital's transformation into a state-of-the-art medical facility serving its community. This remarkable image is courtesy of © Historic England Archive and offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into both past achievements and present-day excellence within our healthcare system.
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