Primrose Bank, Burnley, Nurses Home extension

Primrose Bank, Burnley, Nurses Home extension
Primrose Bank, Burnley, Nurses Home extension
Primrose Bank, Burnley, Nurses Home extension
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Primrose Bank, Burnley, Nurses Home extension
Burnley
Mrs. Mary Lizzie Hedges, Mr. T. Ridehalgh, Mr. Purton, Alderman Harrison, Miss Nugent.
Mr. T. Ridehalgh speaking, Mrs. Hedges (L), Mr. Purton (clerk), Alderman Harrison, Miss Nugent (Matron) ;The extension to the Nurses Home was opened on 16th July 1925, providing much needed new accommodation for 40 nurses at Primrose Bank Infirmary ( the "workhouse"). The opening was performed by Mrs. Mary Lizzie Hedges, Chairman of the Board of Guardians.

The ceremony was chaired by Mr. T. Ridehalgh also a member of the Board of Guardians, who praised the Christian motivation behind the institution "caring for the sick, whether in body or mind, providing shelter, food and comfort for the destitute and the homeless".

There were several speakers, including the Clerk, Mr. Purton, who detailed the costs which had amounted to £12,000.
Alderman Harrison from Colne, 87, was honoured for his long service to the Poor Law Union.
Primrose Bank Infirmary and workhouse eventually became the Burnley General Hospital.
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20.5 x 15.5
1925
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