Historic houses · London
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, 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 Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, in Putney, South West London, is an independent medical charity that provides rehabilitation and long-term care to people with complex neurological disabilities caused by damage to the brain or other parts of the nervous system. This damage is often caused by traffic accidents and progressive neurological conditions such as Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis. The chief executive is Paul Allen. The hospital is a Grade II-listed building.
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Background
History
The origins of the hospital lie with the foundation of The Hospital for Incurables announced at a meeting held in July 1854 at the Mansion House, chaired by the Lord Mayor of London. The hospital's founder, Andrew Reed, had a record as a practical philanthropist, having previously set up four other charities, and Charles Dickens, the celebrated author, was one of the first high-profile figures to show his support by helping Reed raise funds for it. Its first location was a converted workhouse in Carshalton, Surrey, but as demand for its services grew, larger premises were required, and in 1857 it moved to a more spacious house in Putney. Just a few years later, more space was needed and so…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4519, -0.2142
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW15 3SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 1854
- Official site
- www.rhn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7374301 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 3SW), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- When was Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability a listed building?
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 3SW. It sits within the Putney parliamentary constituency.