Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Berkshire > Wokingham
Main entrance, Pinewood Sanatorium, Wokingham
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Main entrance, Pinewood Sanatorium, Wokingham
View of the main entrance of Pinewood Sanatorium at Bagshot Sands, near Wokingham, Berkshire, originally opened in 1898 as the London Open Air Sanatorium by the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis. In 1919 it was taken over by the Metropolitan Asylums Board and renamed Pinewood Sanatorium, later known as Pinewood Hospital
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 4481559
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10472792
1898 Association Asylums Bagshot Berkshire Disease Drive Drive Way Health Main Metropolitan Path Pathway Poverty Prevention Sanatorium Sands Treatment Tuberculosis Wokingham Workhouse Workhouses 1919 Pinewood
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Berkshire
> Wokingham
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Hospitals
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the past with this view of the main entrance of Pinewood Sanatorium at Bagshot Sands, near Wokingham, Berkshire. Originally established in 1898 as the London Open Air Sanatorium by the National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, this historic site played a significant role in the treatment of tuberculosis during the late 1800s and early 1900s. During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, tuberculosis was a leading cause of death, particularly among the poor and those living in overcrowded urban areas with inadequate housing and living conditions. The National Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis aimed to provide a solution by establishing open-air sanatoria, where patients could receive fresh air, sunlight, and proper medical care. In 1919, Pinewood Sanatorium was taken over by the Metropolitan Asylums Board and renamed Pinewood Hospital. The serene setting, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque driveways, offered a hopeful environment for those seeking relief from the debilitating effects of tuberculosis. This photograph, taken in the early 1900s, captures the grandeur of the main entrance, with its intricate stonework and inviting pathway leading to the hospital buildings. The sense of history and the importance of this once vital institution in the fight against tuberculosis is palpable. As you walk down the main path, imagine the stories of the countless individuals who sought solace and healing within the walls of Pinewood Sanatorium. This image is a testament to the past, offering a glimpse into the history of medical care and the resilience of the human spirit.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
