Boundary Park Hospital, Oldham, Lancashire

Arched entrance to Boundary Park Municipal Hospital, Rochdale Road, Oldham, Lancashire. The hospital began life in 1851 as the Oldham Union workhouse. During its later history, its names have also included Westwood Park Institution, the Oldham and District General Hospital, and the Royal Oldham Hospital. Date: early 20th century

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