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Norfolk and Norwich Hospital

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Norfolk and Norwich Hospital — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is a Grade II*-listed building in england-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital stood on a site in St Stephen's Road, Norwich, Norfolk, England. Founded in 1771, it closed in 2003 after its services had been transferred to the new Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. Many of the buildings were then demolished and replaced by housing.

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Background

Architecture

The Norfolk and Norwich Hospital was founded in 1771 as a charitable institution for the care of "the poor and the sick" and was established by William Fellowes of Shotesham Park and Benjamin Gooch. A new hospital designed by Edward Boardman and Thomas Henry Wyatt in the pavilion layout opened on the same site in 1883. The Norfolk and Norwich Eye Infirmary, which had been founded in 1822 by physicians Lewis Evans and Robert Hull and the surgeon, Thomas Martineau, moved to the St Stephen's Road site in 1913. During the First World War the Norfolk and Norwich cared for servicemen and in February 1915 a new ward, the Eastern Daily Press (EDP) ward, was opened. An ear, nose and throat building…

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Coordinates
52.6229, 1.2863
County
Norfolk
District
Norwich
Parish
Norwich, unparished area
Postcode
NR1 3SN
Parliamentary constituency
Norwich South
Established
1771

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Norfolk and Norwich Hospital?
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR1 3SN), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
When was Norfolk and Norwich Hospital built?
Built or established in 1771.
Is Norfolk and Norwich Hospital a listed building?
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NR1 3SN. It sits within the Norwich South parliamentary constituency.