The Royal Hospital Haslar: A Pictorial History

by Eric Birbeck, Ann Ward, Phil Ward, et al.

Book Overview

The Royal Hospital Haslar was the first of three hospitals built in the 18th century for sick and wounded sailors and marines and was the last to remain in service. Following submissions to King George II by the Earl of Sandwich, First Lord of the Admiralty, sites were identified at Portsmouth, Plymouth, and Chatham, and building commenced at Haslar farm in 1745. Designed by Theodore Jacobsen FRS in the manner of his Foundling Hospital in London,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750956070
• ISBN13: 9780750956079
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 128 Pages