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Oldmill Military Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland
The entrance to Oldmill Poorhouse on Skene Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, during its First World War redeployment as a Military Hospital. The poorhouse, later known as Oldmill Home, subsequently became the Oldmill Hospitals Glenburn Wing, now renamed Woodend South, providing care for geriatric patients
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Oldmill Military Hospital, Aberdeen, Scotland: A Historical Transformation from Poorhouse to Geriatric Ward (1915) This evocative photograph captures the entrance to Oldmill Poorhouse on Skene Road in Aberdeen, Scotland, during its First World War transformation from a poverty relief institution to a military hospital. The Oldmill Poorhouse, later known as Oldmill Home, underwent a remarkable metamorphosis in response to the exigencies of war. The image reveals the grandeur of the gateway, a striking contrast to the humble origins of the Oldmill Poorhouse. The driveway, once the sole means of entry for the destitute and impoverished, now serves as the approach to a medical facility, where soldiers in need of care and recuperation would find solace. The Oldmill Poorhouse, established in the late 18th century, was a workhouse designed to provide shelter and sustenance for the city's indigent population. However, with the onset of the First World War, the British government recognized the need to repurpose the facility to accommodate the growing number of wounded soldiers. The Oldmill Poorhouse was subsequently renamed Oldmill Hospitals Glenburn Wing, later renamed Woodend South, and provided care for geriatric patients. The Oldmill Military Hospital, a poignant reminder of Scotland's war time history, stands as a testament to the adaptability and resilience of its people during the Great War. This historical gateway, now a symbol of care for the elderly, continues to serve the community, bearing witness to the passage of time and the evolving needs of society.
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