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Frank James Hospital
The Hospital when it was known as the Frank James Cottage Hospital.
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General information
Architectural styleSomers Clarke
Town or cityEast Cowes, Isle of Wight
CountryEngland
Construction started1903
ClientJames Family
Technical details
Structural systemBrick
Design and construction
Architect(s)Somers Clarke & Micklethwaite (Church Architects)

The Frank James Hospital is a purpose built hospital in a 1903 Dutch Style built by Somers Clarke it is located in the quiet town of East Cowes,on the Isle of Wight, it was owned by Frank James a brother of the James Family. He did much travelling to Africa in his Boat only then to be trampled by an Elephant, which is why the sundial on top signifies Frank James' boat.


The Hospital was sold by the NHS Trust in 2002,and since then has had ownership issues which has led to vandalism and despair. The building is currently on the endangered buildings list for the United Kingdom. .[1]

During March 2012, an action group was formed called "Friends of The Frank James" making it's mission to save and preserve the Frank James Hospital for future generations. They have had support from local Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner. The group plan to push for action to be sorted before the building is lost forever.

History

The hospital was opened up on the 18th June 1903 by the H.R.H Princess of Battenburg.The idea of the hospital had been drawn for ages but due to a lack of funds this was put back a while.Due to the generosity of Mr.Arthur James and his brother Mr. William in giving the land and the building the idea of Hospital in the town had become a reality. [2]

Due to the amount of accidents within the shipping and other industries, all accidents was transferred to Isle of Wight County Hospital at Ryde, so a new hospital within East Cowes was needed for a while. The use of this new hospital meant that patients could be treated quicker saving much distress.

The hospital's upkeep was fulfilled by J.S White & Co and their team of over 2000 men who promised that they would contribute a little every year for the upkeep and maintenance.

References

  1. ^ "Frank James Hospital on Endangered Buildings List". Island Pulse. Retrieved 2007-10-18.
  2. ^ "Frank James Hospital History". Wootton Bridge Historical Department. Retrieved 2011-04-29.


  • When Opened in 1903.
    When Opened in 1903.
  • In a derelict state 2010.
    In a derelict state 2010.
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