Nine retro reminders of Ingham Infirmary in South Shields

It amassed almost 150 years of history in its time in South Shields before being demolished in 1991.

Published 18th Apr 2024, 09:42 BST

Thousands of people will have memories of the Ingham Infirmary which closed in 1991.

Were you treated there? Perhaps you worked there and have fond memories of your colleagues.

Whatever your recollections, we would love to hear from you.

But why not take a look at this selection of photos first and see if you can spot someone you know.

Miss N Collingwood, assistant matron at the Ingham Infirmary, switches on the background music which was installed for a trial period in January 1965.

1. A musical scene

Miss N Collingwood, assistant matron at the Ingham Infirmary, switches on the background music which was installed for a trial period in January 1965. Photo: Shields Gazette

A resuscitation machine, costing £380, was accepted from Mrs R Turnbull, joint county borough organiser of the WRVS. Sister Beryl Hogg, right, is pictured demonstrating it.

2. A gift in 1973

A resuscitation machine, costing £380, was accepted from Mrs R Turnbull, joint county borough organiser of the WRVS. Sister Beryl Hogg, right, is pictured demonstrating it. Photo: Shields Gazette

One of the £8,000 X-ray machines which was installed in the new £30,000 radiography at the Ingham Infirmary in 1962.

3. A new machine arrives

One of the £8,000 X-ray machines which was installed in the new £30,000 radiography at the Ingham Infirmary in 1962. Photo: Shields Gazette

A scene from April 1968 with Sister L Gladman, sister-in-charge of the operating theatre, showing the new ultra sonic instrument washer to members of the Ingham Infirmary Ladies Guild.

4. Showing off new equipment

A scene from April 1968 with Sister L Gladman, sister-in-charge of the operating theatre, showing the new ultra sonic instrument washer to members of the Ingham Infirmary Ladies Guild. Photo: Shields Gazette

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