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O E Simmonds aerial view - Royal Victoria Military Hospital
O.E. Simmonds aerial view of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, or Netley Hospital, near Southampton. It was largely demolished in 1966. Date: 1966
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1966 Demolished Largely Netley Simmonds Southampton
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In this evocative aerial photograph taken by O.E. Simmonds in 1966, the Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley, near Southampton, England, is captured in its final moments before demolition. The sprawling complex of red-brick buildings, arranged in a symmetrical pattern, stands proudly against the backdrop of the Solent estuary. The hospital, also known as Netley Hospital, was a significant military institution that had been in operation since the late 19th century. The image offers a unique bird's-eye perspective, with the hospital's various wards, chapel, and administrative buildings arranged like a mosaic on the green lawns. The intricate network of pathways and roads, crisscrossing the expansive grounds, can be seen snaking between the structures. In the foreground, a solitary plane takes off from Southampton Airport, its contrail trailing behind it as it ascends into the sky. The image is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when military hospitals were a vital part of the country's healthcare system. The Royal Victoria Military Hospital at Netley was largely demolished in 1966, marking the end of an era for military healthcare in the United Kingdom. The site is now home to the University of Southampton's School of Health Sciences, a testament to the evolving nature of healthcare and the repurposing of historic structures. This photograph, taken by O.E. Simmonds, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, capturing the essence of a once-proud military institution as it prepared to make way for new beginnings.
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