Whitehaven Hospital Or Infirmary, Grade II listed hospital in Whitehaven, England.
The former castle turned hospital stands at Flatt Walks, featuring traditional architectural elements characteristic of Cumberland's historical medical facilities.
The building transformed into a medical center in 1924 when Herbert Wilson Walker donated the castle and £20,000 to establish a local infirmary.
The hospital structure represents the evolution of public healthcare in northern England, marking a transition from private residences to medical institutions.
Located near central Whitehaven, the Grade II listed building maintains its original exterior features while accommodating modern healthcare requirements.
This medical facility holds distinction as one of England's earliest examples of a castle conversion into a public healthcare institution.
Location: Whitehaven
GPS coordinates: 54.54550,-3.58285
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:59
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