Jessop Hospital
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| The Original Victorian Wing of the Jessop Hospital as viewed from Upper Hanover Street | |
| Location | |
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| Place | Sheffield, South Yorkshire,, (? country) |
| Organisation | |
| Care System | NHS |
| Hospital Type | Maternity |
| Affiliated University | Sheffield Medical School (University of Sheffield) |
| Services | |
| Emergency Dept. | No |
| Beds | 57 initially, 217 at closure |
| History | |
| Founded | 22 July 1878[1] |
| Closed | 2001[2] |
| Links | |
| Website | Unknown |
| See also | List hospitals in England |
The Jessop Hosital for Women was opened in 1878 with funds from Thomas Jessop, a wealthy steelworks-owner. It was built to replace the old Sheffield Hospital for Women, which had only nine beds. The building cost £26,000 - a lot of money at the time - all paid for by Jessop. Initially it had fifty-seven beds, and was built in the classic Victorian style.
An Edwardian wing was built later, the hospital now accommodating 151 beds. A further wing was added in the 1970s, increasing this number to the 217 presen at closre
[edit] References
- ^ Figtree Lane. rootsweb.com.
- ^ The Jessops Hospital for Women. rootsweb.com.
