The former Lying-in Hospital was a charitable asylum for poor married pregnant women. Located on New Bridge Street, Newcastle, the building was completed in 1826 on land given by the Corporation of Newcastle and designed by John Dobson. Dobson gave his services for free and other expenses were met by public subscription.
From 1952 to 1987 the building was used as Broadcasting House by the BBC.
Description courtesy of Co-Curate.
1st April 2022
17th February 2022
9th July 2015
4th August 2014
31st March 2014
1965
Courtesy of Newcastle Libraries
More Information:
- British History Online - Lying-in Hospital
- Co-Curate - Lying-in Hospital
- Sitelines - Lying-in Hospital
- Chronicle Live - Newcastle's 'lying-in' hospital which led the way in maternity services
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