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Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

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Infirmary soon after it opened
Infirmary soon after it opened
Photo: RON HUNT
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Item #: 25987
Photograph of the newly opened Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

Comment by: Garry on 8th February 2015 at 21:31

What year would this be?

Comment by: Helen on 9th February 2015 at 09:07

The actual buildings didn't look much different when I knew the infirmary in the late 40's, early 50's

Comment by: gideonfel on 9th February 2015 at 14:56

I don't know the date of the picture, but Wigan Infirmary was opened in 1873 by the Prince of Wales. It was named after him.

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