Seacroft Hospital
Seacroft hospital was opened on 29th September 1904 on a rural site in the grounds of the former Manston Hall. The cost to the city fathers was £250,000. The hospital was preceded in 1893 by a temporary Small pox hospital expanded in 1897 to care for those unfortunate to contract Typhus during an outbreak in the city. The site was expanded to provide further accommodation.
As an” infectious diseases” hospital the site had 482 beds caring for patients with Tuberculosis, Scarlet Fever and Diptheria. During World War 1 the hospital’s major role was caring for military personnel. In 1948 the hospital became part of the NHS when its role changed to providing more varied care rather than its former infection control role.
Being situated on the A64 York Road in the East of the city it is easily recognised by its iconic Grade 11 listed water tower. This was built to hold 28,000 gallons of water for use on the site. In 1912 the clock was installed.
As an” infectious diseases” hospital the site had 482 beds caring for patients with Tuberculosis, Scarlet Fever and Diptheria. During World War 1 the hospital’s major role was caring for military personnel. In 1948 the hospital became part of the NHS when its role changed to providing more varied care rather than its former infection control role.
Being situated on the A64 York Road in the East of the city it is easily recognised by its iconic Grade 11 listed water tower. This was built to hold 28,000 gallons of water for use on the site. In 1912 the clock was installed.
Tower" by Chemical Engineer - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons
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