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The workhouse also housed one of the largest infirmaries in the country. It catered for 1200 sick paupers. [3] Liverpool philanthropist William Rathbone obtained permission from the Liverpool Vestry to introduce trained nurses (at his own expense for three years) at the workhouse hospital in 1864, and invited Agnes Jones, then at the London Great Northern Hospital, to be the first trained ...
The Liverpool Echo and Daily Post, which had previously been based in Victoria Street, moved into the building shortly after it was completed. [3] The newspapers were produced, printed and distributed on site with the upper half of the building being used as office space and the lower parts housing the newspapers' printing rooms and ...
Tithebarn Street is home to several university buildings and along with the surrounding streets is a popular site for student accommodation. [12] Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), has facilities on the road dating back from when it was Liverpool Polytechnic. [13]
Notable people who have trained and worked at Liverpool Royal Infirmary include: Rosalind Paget (1855–1948), was a niece of William Rathbone VI , a resident of Liverpool and social reformer. Paget was a British Nurse and reformer who co-founded the forerunner to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and in the late 1870s did some experience ...
Smithdown Road is a historic street in Liverpool, England, which now forms part of the A562.The area was previously known as Smithdown (Esmedune [1] or Smeedon in Olde English) and dates back to 1086 when it was listed in the Domesday Book. [2]
Exchange Flags is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, England. It is laid out in a 'U' shape, with Walker House situated on the west side and Horton House on the east side. It is laid out in a 'U' shape, with Walker House situated on the west side and Horton House on the east side.
The Western Approaches Museum in Liverpool, England, is a museum chronicling the work of Western Approaches Command around Atlantic convoys, combating the U-boat menace and the Battle of the Atlantic. Set in the restored former Second World War command centre responsible for coordinating the effort, the museum consists of re-opened rooms ...
The history of Liverpool can be traced back to 1190 when the place was known as 'Liuerpul', possibly meaning a pool or creek with muddy water, though other origins of the name have been suggested. The borough was founded by royal charter in 1207 by King John , made up of only seven streets in the shape of the letter 'H'.