Tag Archives: Glasgow

The first Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Harriet Richardson

Glasgow Royal Infirmary, from the Wellcome Collection, CC BY 4.0 The old buildings of Glasgow Royal Infirmary have long since been demolished. It was there that Joseph Lister pioneered antiseptic surgery in the 1860s. But by then the original part … Continue reading →

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Belvidere Hospital

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Harriet Richardson

Practically no trace now remains of Belvidere Hospital, a large housing estate having been built on the site. The Belvidere once played a key role in protecting the population of Glasgow from the ravages of infectious diseases, including smallpox. The … Continue reading →

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Marvellous Maps – updating the Scottish Hospitals Survey

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Harriet Richardson

Probably the best source that I have been using for updating the Scottish Hospitals Survey is the National Library of Scotland’s map images. Maps are always key to charting the history and development of buildings, settlements and indeed the landscape. And the … Continue reading →

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