Historic houses · London
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
In or near City of Westminster.
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Putney · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is located in Wandsworth, London, with the postcode SW15 3SW. The nearest railway station is East Putney, which is 0.8 km away. Entry is not specified as free or paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a Grade II*-listed building in england-london, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a medical charity that has been providing rehabilitation and care for individuals with complex disabilities for over 160 years. It specializes in supporting those with acquired or traumatic brain injuries, neuro-disabilities, and long-term neurological conditions.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, in Putney, South West London, is an independent medical charity that provides rehabilitation and long-term care to people with complex neurological disabilities caused by damage to the brain or other parts of the nervous system. This damage is often caused by traffic accidents and progressive neurological conditions such as Huntington's disease and multiple sclerosis. The chief executive is Paul Allen. The hospital is a Grade II-listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The origins of the hospital lie with the foundation of The Hospital for Incurables announced at a meeting held in July 1854 at the Mansion House, chaired by the Lord Mayor of London. The hospital's founder, Andrew Reed, had a record as a practical philanthropist, having previously set up four other charities, and Charles Dickens, the celebrated author, was one of the first high-profile figures to show his support by helping Reed raise funds for it. Its first location was a converted workhouse in Carshalton, Surrey, but as demand for its services grew, larger premises were required, and in 1857 it moved to a more spacious house in Putney. Just a few years later, more space was needed and so…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4519, -0.2142
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW15 3SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Putney
- Established
- 1854
- Nearest railway station
- East Putney — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.rhn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7374301 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW15 3SW), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- The nearest railway station is East Putney, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW15 3SW.
- When was Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability built?
- Built or established in 1854.
- Is Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability a listed building?
- Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- How do I get to Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability?
- The nearest railway station is East Putney, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW15 3SW.