Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Leeds Infirmary viewed from Great George Street with gas lamps in the foreground. The hospital was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott with the assistance of Dr Chadwick, Chief Physcian at the infirmary. They travelled abroad seeing the latest in hospital design. Florence Nightingale was also consulted. The foundation stone was laid 29/03/1864, the hospital opened to patients 22/05/1869. It was designed in Gothic Revival style. The plan was known as Pavilion style. The separate 'pavilions' allow ventilation and light into the wards. The buildings are still in use (2012) as a hospital although many later buildings have been added. The Jubilee Wing was opened in 1998 and named in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service.
