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The first Infirmary in Leeds was begun by William Hey, surgeon. He founded this hospital at his home in Kirkgate in 1767. This was a temporary arrangement, between 1768-1771 John Carr designed and built a new infirmary. It cost ?4599 and was situated on what is now called Infirmary Street. In 1782 an extension costing ?500 was added, this allowed for 68 patient beds. Another was added in 1786 with 20 beds, then a fourth top storey in 1792. Benefactor Richard Fountayne Wilson bought adjacent land which he then gave to the Infirmary to create gardens for the hospital, this was in 1818. The demolition of this building took place in 1893, a stone pillar was kept which is at the rear of the Hotel Metropole. A branch of the Yorkshire Penny Bank was built on the site. This photo is of the demolition. | License: | http://www.leodis.net/article.aspx?id=12 | Rights holder: | Leeds Central Library | Subjects: | Old Infirmary | Source: | Leodis - A photographic archive of Leeds | Identifier: | http://www.leodis.net/display.aspx?id=20... | Go to resource |
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