26 scenes of buildings, wards and units at Blackpool Victoria Hospital which will remind a generation how it once looked

Decades of news stories about the NHS and local health services has seen our photographers snapping thousands of pictures at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

By Claire Lark

Published 10th Nov 2022, 15:45 BST

Updated 10th Nov 2022, 16:06 BST

Delving into our archives has revealed a set of photos which show Blackpool’s main hospital and how it has evolved through the generations. From the recognisable maternity unit, which was only recently reconstructed, to the old A&E department, nurses’ accommodation and on the wards – they are memorable pictures which will remind you how it used to be.

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1. Blackpool Victoria Hospital

The caption on the back of this 1991 photo reads: 'Everything from bee stings to motorwary pile-ups are treated at Blackpool Victoria Hospital's casualty unit. But the department itself is in need of treatment as it helps double the number of patients for which it was intended' Photo: National World