Royal National Hospital (The), Ventnor
The Royal National Hospital, Ventnor opened in 1869 for the treatment of chest diseases - mainly tuberculosis.
It consisted of a number of 'cottages' for the patients with a chapel in the centre.
At that time, the main treatment for such diseases was fresh air and sunshine - two elements which the location at St Lawrence was able to provide.
With the development of antibiotics for the treatment of tuberculosis, the need for the hospital diminished, and the design and state of the buildings made them unsuitable for any other purpose.
The hospital closed in 1964 and was demolished in 1969 and the land acquired by the local council.
A three panel stain-glass window, together with another one from the chapel were presented to St. Lawrence church, where they were installed.
The site is now (2016) the Ventnor Botanic Gardens.
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