Huddersfield War Hospital

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During World War I the War Office put forward the suggestion of turning certain schools into Military hospitals. In the Huddersfield area, Marsh School was chosen but it became apparent that the amount of work needing to be done did not warrant the project to continue. Subscriptions were then raised to produce an up-to-date hospital which was fully equipped. The site chosen at Royd's Hall, Huddersfield was believed to be the only place in the County to provide a Military Hospital without any of the expense falling on the War Office. The hospital opened on 4th October 1915.

This collection can be found at WYAS Kirklees, collection reference KC556.