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Edinburgh, Lauriston Place, Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital
Hospital (20th Century)
Site Name Edinburgh, Lauriston Place, Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital
Classification Hospital (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Royal Infirmary Of Edinburgh; Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion; Simpson's
Canmore ID 122946
Site Number NT27SE 1848
NGR NT 25425 72887
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
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Scanned image of oblique aerial view from South East showing Lauriston Place, the Royal Infirmary and George Heriots Hospital School. Includes Chalmers Street.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1386311
Elevated view from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Detail of main N entrance
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of internal courtyard from NW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of S front from ESE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of human reproductive annexe from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of main reception from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of anaesthetic room from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of S front from ESE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of S front from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of main receptiuon from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of main reception from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of specimen ground floor corridor from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of ground floor office with staff
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of sluice room
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of operating theatre no 1 from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1239529
General view - rear elevation.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1900
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1386325
Interior. View of main reception from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase from SE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of specimen ground floor corridor from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite corridor with plaque
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a top floor ward from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2651787
View from North West.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1939
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 2651999
Detail of main N entrance
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652002
View from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652018
Interior. View of entrance lobby from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652033
Interior. Detail of ward 52 office
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652044
Interior. View of 1st floor birthing room with bath from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652053
Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652056
Interior. View of operating theatres foyer from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652058
Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1239639
Elevated view from North West. Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital, Lauriston Place, Edinburgh
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1386312
View from WNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1386315
View of E side from NNE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of entrance lobby from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of ground floor office with staff
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1386336
Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite a bedroom
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1386343
Interior. View of operating theatres foyer from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1679513
Aerial view from South East showing Lauriston Place, the Royal Infirmary and George Heriots Hospital School. Includes Chalmers Street.
RCAHMS Aerial Photography
1989
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 2651781
View from South East
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1940
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 2651785
Elevated view from North West.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1939
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 2652000
Detail of main N entrance
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652008
View from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652012
View of S front from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite reception
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor labour suite corridor from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor labour suite corridor from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite corridor with plaque
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a top floor ward from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor labour suite corridor from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor birthing room with bath from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Elevated view from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View from WNW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View from NE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652004
View of E side from NNE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652005
View of internal courtyard from NW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652006
View from SSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of main reception from W
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase from SE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of ward 52 corridor from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite a bedroom
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of sluice room
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of anaesthetic room from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of operating theatre no 1 from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1386321
View from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of operating theatres foyer from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 1386355
Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2651782
View from South East
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1940
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 2651863
Edinburgh, Simpson Maternity Hospital. View of Maternity Ward.
Survey of Private Collections
c. 1917
© Courtesy of HES (Survey of Private Collection. Dr G L Malcolm-Smith album)
SC 2652001
View from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Detail of SW corner
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of ward 52 corridor from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor labour suite theatre from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor birthing room with bath from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
DP 002924
First floor plan.
Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland
© Courtesy of HES (Records of Dick Peddie and McKay, architects, Edinburgh, Scotland)
SC 1239533
General view under construction.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1900
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
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Detail of SW corner
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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SC 2652009
View from S
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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View of S front from ESE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. Detail of E circular staircase
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor labour suite theatre from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of 1st floor high dependency ward from SE
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of operating theatres foyer from E
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
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Interior. View of a ward from N
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1174630
View from South East.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1940
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1201791
View from South.
Records of Scottish Colorfoto Ltd, photographers, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
c. 1930
© Courtesy of HES (Scottish Colorfoto Collection)
SC 1315440
Edinburgh, general view, showing West Meadow Park and Royal Infirmary, Lauriston Place. Oblique aerial photograph taken facing east. This image has been produced from a print.
Records of Aerofilms Ltd, aerial photographers, Bristol, England
30/5/1929
© Copyright: HES (Aerofilms Collection)
SC 1386320
View of S front from WSW
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1386334
Interior. Detail of ward 52 office
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
SC 1386335
Interior. Detail of 1st floor labour suite reception
Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
4/3/2002
© Crown Copyright: HES
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- Council Edinburgh, City Of
- Parish Edinburgh (Edinburgh, City Of)
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District City Of Edinburgh
- Former County Midlothian
NT27SE 1848 2542 7284
See also NT27SE 480.00 and NT27SE 1867
Edinburgh, 79 Lauriston Place, Lothian College of Nursing and Mid-wifery, which was the original Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital.
ARCHITECT: Thomas W. Turnbull, 1935
Additions and alterations, J M Dick Peddie (Peddie & Forbes Smith) 1900-1914
NMRS PRINT ROOM
Inglis Photograph Collection
Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion exterior
Interior
2 views of wards in Simpson pavilion, Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital
2 views of delivery wards, Simpson (5 prints), Simpson Memorial Maternity Hospital
