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Guildford Union workhouse during its First World War use as a military hospital
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Guildford Union workhouse during its First World War use as a military hospital
Guildford Union workhouse during its First World War use as a military hospital. The building, erected in 1836, was designed by George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt. It later became Warren Road Hospital and then St Lukes Hospital. Date: circa 1915
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Bonython Gilbert Guildford Lukes Moffatt Scott Warren Workhouse Designed
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1. Title: Guildford Union Workhouse Transformed: A Military Hospital During the First World War 2. Subtitle: A Historic Building's Role in Healing Wounds 3. Caption: This evocative photograph captures the Guildford Union Workhouse during its transformation into a military hospital in the early years of the First World War. Erected in 1836, this historic building was designed by renowned architects George Gilbert Scott and William Bonython Moffatt, showcasing their distinctive Victorian Gothic Revival style. The building, located in Guildford, Surrey, England, was initially established as a workhouse to provide relief for the destitute and the homeless. As the war escalated, the need for medical facilities became increasingly urgent. The Guildford Union Workhouse, with its spacious interiors and central location, was repurposed to serve as a military hospital. In this image, taken circa 1915, we see the building's grand facade adorned with Red Cross insignia, symbolizing its new role in the war effort. The conversion of the workhouse into a military hospital was a testament to the adaptability and resilience of the community during a time of crisis. The building later became known as Warren Road Hospital and eventually St. Luke's Hospital, continuing its legacy as a vital healthcare institution in Guildford. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the past, highlighting the historical significance of the Guildford Union Workhouse and its role in the healing process during the First World War.
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