Historical information

The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were being called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completed.
This photograph shows the completion of early extensions and how the Hospital has expanded

Physical description

Sepia photograph of Buildings at the back of the hospital with large tank stand