Original description by George Birch in 1894
The hospital is situated on that portion of the right bank of the Thames called the Albert Embankment. It is a very spacious building, or series of buildings, capable of accommodating about 600 patients. On an average, there are about 5,000 in-patients and 80,000 out-patients treated annually. It occupies a site nearly 600 feet in length, and was opened the Queen in 1871. In cases of accident patients are admitted at any hour; ordinary out-patients are seen at 12.45 daily, and those who are to remain in the hospital are admitted at 12. The arrangements of the hospital are admirable, and there is a large and efficient staff of physicians, surgeons and nurses. Visitors are admitted on Sundays and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Other observations
The length of the site seems to be misstated. 600 feet is 183 metres. The measured length of the three remaining old buildings is 128 metres (wheresthepath), and seven are shown in the photo. Therefore the site must have been longer than 600 feet (I think). The present length of the site, including the modern building at its northern end, is 245 metres (804 ft, Magic).Geolocation
Subject at centre of picture: TQ 3057 7940, the third building from the right
Camera position: TQ 3029 7930, northern end of Victoria Tower Gardens
Camera height: -
View angle: 45° approx.
Focal length (35mm equiv): 40mm approx.
Nearest similar geograph
Taken from too far south to match.
Technical information
See here.