WW1 Military Hospital ID please

[FrankieB]

Hello. I wonder if anyone can identify the hospital where this picture was taken (see brickwork). I'm pretty sure it's in England as it comes from a VAD's collection of WW1 photos and I know she was posted in England. We know once at Reading No 1, but she spoke mostly of Aldershot. Is this an Aldershot hospital perhaps?

 

Thanks!

[seaJane]

I think that may be the Royal County Hospital in Winchester, architect William Butterfield. It looks very like Keble College, also his work.

[FrankieB]

Hey SeaJane, thanks so much for getting back to me with your suggestions. I've looked at both buildings (on line!) and can't match up the brickwork, although I see why you thought of them. Keble College is stunning! And who knows, maybe the Royal County has the brickwork I'm looking for hidden round the back.

 

Thanks again!

 

[seaJane]

It was worth a try! If you can supply the VAD's name maybe someone can direct you to records.

[FrankieB]

Yes, always worth a try! The BRC website has a search facility for VADs but unfortunately it doesn't have anything for my granny's (the VAD in question) stint in Aldershot. Wish she was still around - I'd love to hear about her time as a VAD. I know she fell in love with an Australian sapper and have managed to find loads about him (killed in action sadly). Anyway, I'll keep looking.