Severalls Hospital -"now & then"

[bobob]

That must be an old card, at least pre 1963 (as between 1960-63 the wards were re-organised under Russell Barton's direction). Ward H appears to have been a female epileptic ward, which ended up becoming the day nursery.
Pete

That makes sense it was definitely in a children's/nursery area. I think I found it on the way back from Mistley.

 

[Lightbuoy]

Heres the closest comparison shot i could muster, taken slightly forward but clearly the same place.

This is Defoe Ward, formerly Ward 8. Incidentally, the slightly taller doorway gives access to the sanitary block.

Pete

Thanks Pete -knew I could depend on you to dig out the right photo for your vault!

Lb:jimlad:

 

[Lightbuoy]

Following on from the hairdresser's pics... I found this Christmas card actually from the 2 hairdressers to Ward H!

Wow, well spotted BB

Great bit of history. Thanks for sharing your discovery.

Lb:jimlad:

 

[DJ Support]

you should gather every members pictures and incorporate it into a DVD and maybe document the history through photos!

 

[Sectionate]

amazing thread.

I loved severalls when i visited it last year...

 

[chelle]

Facsinating topic

You guys are so good with your Sevs history..I reckon one day you should do a book on your pics and knowledge of the place..lets face it,the Gittins book is out of the reach of most,so surely there is a gap here?Many thanx for a very interesting read so far.
regards
Stu

 

[Lightbuoy]

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag, and smile, smile, smile

Celebrating the 50th. anniversary of D-day in Elim Ward, May, 1995

A Nurse who worked at Severalls for over 40 years, right up 'till it closed in 1997, particulary remembered with fondness, the parties held throughout the years. Here's a few which she has kindly lent of one such party for the Patients, whilst she worked in Elim Ward, which is located on the Eastern side (originally the Female side). Whilst looking through these photos, a poignant thought came to mind -it was quite possible that some of the "Long-Term" Patients might have been at Severalls Hospital since D-day back in 1945.

May, 1995

2008

Ward Entrance from corridor network

Looking back to Ward Entrance & corridor network

Circulation area

Doors into one of Elim Ward's Day Room

Reception desk would have been about here

Looking west back towards circulation Lobby

Lb:jimlad:

 

[urbtography]

Wow brilliant thread, some really good comparison pictures there Lightbuoy. Im trying to get my mum to dig out her class graduation picture from when she did her training there, might be useful as a comparison shot.

 

[bobob]

Thanks for sharing these LB. Here's my version of your number five

 

[Lightbuoy]

Wow brilliant thread, some really good comparison pictures there Lightbuoy. Im trying to get my mum to dig out her class graduation picture from when she did her training there, might be useful as a comparison shot.

Ooooh, yes please! It would be great to see your Mum's Grad photo. In me own opinion, the more photos of Severalls, the better! Would you mind asking her if she took any photos whilst she was there? Thanks for your comments

Lb:jimlad:

 

[Lone Explorer]

OO thread been bumped again .
Thanks

 

[urbtography]

Ooooh, yes please! It would be great to see your Mum's Grad photo. In me own opinion, the more photos of Severalls, the better! Would you mind asking her if she took any photos whilst she was there? Thanks for your comments

Lb:jimlad:

Unfortuneatley she only has her grad photo which shes promised to dig out for me .

 

[Lightbuoy]

Unfortuneatley she only has her grad photo which shes promised to dig out for me .

Coooool -I'll be keeping me eyes peeled then!

Thanks,

Lb:jimlad:

 

[Lightbuoy]

Thanks for sharing these LB. Here's my version of your number five

Great one BoBob!

Amazing how the same room can look so different depending upon the weather

Thanks for sharing your photo,

Lb:jimlad:

 

[Sectionate]

this is a brilliant thread, which i think i have said before....but I love all the old photos, if i had the time I would be tracking them down for everywhere lol

 

[Lightbuoy]

this is a brilliant thread, which i think i have said before....but I love all the old photos, if i had the time I would be tracking them down for everywhere lol

Thanks. Well, if ya do get some time, would be good to see some shots of your perspective of Sevs

Lb:jimlad:

 

[surlygirl]

You guys are so good with your Sevs history..I reckon one day you should do a book on your pics and knowledge of the place..lets face it,the Gittins book is out of the reach of most,so surely there is a gap here?Many thanx for a very interesting read so far.
regards
Stu

my friend jimbo got a copy off eBay from an unsuspecting seller - got it for fifteen quid and it's a signed first edition!

*jealous*

 

[Lightbuoy]

my friend jimbo got a copy off eBay from an unsuspecting seller - got it for fifteen quid and it's a signed first edition!

*jealous*

Jimbo did indeed do well!

Welcome back MRS!

Lb:jimlad:

 

[Sectionate]

Thanks. Well, if ya do get some time, would be good to see some shots of your perspective of Sevs

Lb:jimlad:

The easiest thing to do is go here http://www.thetimechamber.co.uk/Sites/Hospital/Severalls/severalls.php



I need to update the history of that page, and add a timeline in (read somewhere that it wasn't the tower that was reduced in height, but the chimeny...?)

 

[shadowman]

I tried to get my local library to get me a copy of "Madness in its place" but Norwich has had its copy stolen, and they wont re-order another copy.