Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon

The Princess Margaret Hospital was a large hospital situated in Okus Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, England. It was managed by the Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust.

Princess Margaret Hospital
Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon is located in Wiltshire
Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon
Shown in Wiltshire
Geography
LocationSwindon, Wiltshire, England
Coordinates51°33′03″N 1°47′56″W / 51.5509°N 1.7989°W / 51.5509; -1.7989
Organisation
Care systemNHS
TypeDistrict General
Services
Emergency departmentYes
History
Opened1966
Closed2002
Links
ListsHospitals in England

History

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The hospital, which was built to replace the aging Victoria Hospital, was opened in phases: the outpatients department was opened in 1959 and the main block was opened by Princess Margaret in April 1966. It was the first purpose-built general hospital to be funded by the NHS.[1] After services transferred to the Great Western Hospital, the Princess Margaret Hospital closed on 3 December 2002.[2]

The building was demolished in 2004 and the 25-acre site was redeveloped as housing.[3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Then and now: A hospital's story". BBC. 29 July 2005. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Princess Margaret Hospital, Swindon, Wiltshire". D & M Ball. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Where the angels used to tread". Swindon Advertiser. 23 February 2008. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Annual Report 2001–2: Farewell to the PMH" (PDF). Great Western Hospitals. July 2002. p. 8. Retrieved 7 December 2018.