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| Redruth Miner's Hospital was established in 1863, with money
given by Sir Edward Nicholl, and opened on 1 January of the
following year. The Rt Hon T C Agar Robartes of Lanhydrock,
whose family had interests in the mines around Redruth, gave
the site and contributed towards its support. In 1871 an accident
department was opened. |
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Lord Robartes continued to support the Hospital,
in 1876 providing £774 towards the total cost of £1,069.
There were 160 admissions in that year.
In 1887 a Committee was set up to build a Women's Hospital adjacent
to the Miners Hospital. This was opened on 29 January 1890 by
Mrs Basset of Tehidy, President of the Hospital,and dedicated
by Rev Canon Chappel and Rev J W Lane. Initially women who worked
in the local mines and tin streams had priority although treatment
was available to all who needed it.. |
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| Half of the total cost of building the new Hospital and the
total cost of furnishings was given by Mrs Basset, who also
contributed £100 per year towards the running costs. The
land had been sold to the Committee for a nominal £150
by Gen Sir Redvers Buller, who also gave £100 towards
the building costs. Other subscriptions totaled£1.359
12s 6d, including £100 from Mr J Williams of Caerhays
Castle, £100, Lord Clinton, £50, Lord Robartes,
£50, and Mr G Williams, of Scorrier, £20. |
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| In digging the foundations of the Women's Hospital, two roughly
circular stones, about two feet in diameter, were uncovered
together with wood ash and other stonework walling. This was
believed to be the original tin smelting works, or Blowing House,
from which the area derived its name. |
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| In 1898 Passmore Edwards, together with Mr Edward Trousnson,
gave money for the addition of a Children's wing to be attached
to the Women's Hospital. This was opened the following year. |
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