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General Hospital in St George Birmingham

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Jeanie

Jeanie Report 12 Apr 2005 15:53

Does anyone know of a general hospt, around in 1854. The address looks like Summer Lane. Thanks Jeanie

Rosemary

Rosemary Report 12 Apr 2005 16:21

Found a 1881 census record for General Hosp in St George. Only address given is Summer Lane

Jeanie

Jeanie Report 12 Apr 2005 16:24

Thats great Rosemary, at least I read it correctly on death cert. I wonder if this hospt. served Smethwick?

Jeanie

Jeanie Report 12 Apr 2005 16:41

Have just Googled it and found some info but my comp. is refusing to print it!! Will try later.

Avril

Avril Report 12 Apr 2005 23:23

the general served all over brum

Seasons

Seasons Report 13 Apr 2005 00:17

There is or was a Summer Lane in Birmingham. Not sure if its still there with all the rebuilding over last 30 years or so.

Jeanie

Jeanie Report 13 Apr 2005 09:04

Thanks for all the replies.

Karen

Karen Report 13 Apr 2005 10:21

Not very helpful I'm afraid but the General Hospital moved to Steelhouse Lane opposite the Police station and is now Birmingham Childrens Hospital. The Archives at Birmingham Library located on 7th Floor have some old records for the hospital but like most records they are closed for a certain amount of time but looking at the date you need I don't think this will apply. If you do go to the 7th Floor Archives you will need a CARN ticket or ID to get one. There are also coronors clippings that the staff have cut out of local papers and collated in books that can be viewed and copied on 6th Floor, no ticket required. You can view what the library holds at www (dot) birmingham (dot) gov (dot) uk go to a to z listings and click Birmingham City Archives The library also holds records for the local cemeteries which may also be worth a look. Happy hunting Karen

Jeanie

Jeanie Report 13 Apr 2005 20:11

Thanks Karen for your detailed help. One of these days I will get to the library.I do have several ancestors from the area. I have been in contact with them today and for £10 will have a half an hour search. All replies have been VERY helpful so thanks once again to everyone.