Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary
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| Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary | |
|---|---|
| Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust | |
| File:Closed Eye Infirmary - geograph.org.uk - 958437.jpg Wolverhampton and Midland Counties Eye Infirmary | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Compton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 52°35′07″N 2°08′34″W / 52.5853°N 2.1427°W |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Public NHS |
| Affiliated university | University of Birmingham |
| History | |
| Opened | 1888 |
| Closed | 2006 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in England |
The Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary was an eye hospital in Compton Road, Wolverhampton, England.
History
The hospital was commissioned with financial support from the local building contractor and philanthropist, Philip Horsman.[1] It was designed by Thomas Henry Fleeing, built in red brick by Henry Willcock & Co. at a cost of £13,000 and was officially opened in 1888.[2] It joined the National Health Service in 1948 and, after services were transferred to New Cross Hospital, it closed in December 2006.[3]
References
- ↑ "The Oaks: Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Proposals" (PDF). Wolverhampton City Council. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary". History Website. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ↑ "Wolverhampton & Midland Counties Eye Infirmary, Wolverhampton". Black Country History. Retrieved 3 May 2024.