Ken SmithApr 254 min readNewcastle Fever HospitalsAs Newcastle industrialised the population boomed, rendering the people of the city susceptible to waterborne diseases and outbreaks. As...
Ken SmithOct 31, 20235 min readThe Royal Victoria InfirmaryThe RVI these days is known for its cutting edge specialist care as well as its sweeping and modern aesthetics. Resident writer and...
Ken SmithJan 12, 202310 min readThe Old Newcastle InfirmaryNewcastle, like many growing industrial cities, faced somewhat of a crisis in the 18th century - industrial accidents and illness were...