Old Fireplace

An old fireplace in the ruins of Glen O Dee Hospital, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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The Glen O' Dee Hospital was situated in the west end of... more

by Dave Bowman

Title

Old Fireplace

Artist

Dave Bowman

Medium

Photograph

Description

An old fireplace in the ruins of Glen O Dee Hospital, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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The Glen O' Dee Hospital was situated in the west end of Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.The original building was built in 1900 and started its life as Nordrach on Dee Hospital, a sanctuary for tuberculosis patients.When TB died down it served as a luxury hotel (when it became Glen O' Dee), but was taken over during the war to serve as a billet for troops. In 1955 it became a convalescent hospital. It reprised its role in contagious diseases when the typhoid epidemic hit nearby Aberdeen in the 1960s, but its last use was as a residential home for the elderly. The original building closed in 1998, when a new purpose built building was built on the same site.
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In 2016 what remained of the original Glen O Dee hospital was burnt down in an arson attack.
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_O%27Dee_Hospital
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Please note: This image has a grainy texture which is both intentional and because it was photographed on analog film. It is therefore recommended to preview the image at 100% to ensure satisfaction prior to purchase.
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August 4th, 2016