Agnes Hunt Ward
I remember being a patient on this ward because of a fractured femur and being in traction for three months, it was the summer of 1978 and roasting. We were wheeled through great big doors at the side of the ward and into the grounds, just by the steam roller and the boat. I remember a few names, Brian Urmson, there was a girl from Speke who had had her both feet in plaster because of her toes, I think her name was Sue, Sue was the one who came over to Myrtle Street to pick me up in the ambulance, she was great fun. There were also a lot of kids there in full body casts and on traction, I used to feel sorry for them. Anyway, the nurses I remember were Auntie Rogie, and one of the auxilliaries whose name escapes me right now but she was a real fuss pot. There was another nurse, very tall and blonde, who went to work in Saudi, I missed her when she went. Anyway, prattling on again, I just wanted to say I loved the hospital and remember it with such fond memories. I just don't know why they knocked it down, it's so sad to see it gone. Julie
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I came across this site just today and was enthralled to find myself remembering names from my past! My mother, Jean Watson, worked at this wonderful old hospital many years ago as an auxiliary nurse. I can't remember dates as she went on to work at Cleaver Hospital, Child Pyschiatry at Arrowe Park and Adcote House. Agnes Hunt Ward was one of the wards I do remember. My father used to make collections at work and take Easter eggs and presents into the hospital for the children. I remember being a little intimidated by the strong smell of some sort of disinfectant! So sad now to see such a lovely old building gone and replaced by a supermarket. This site has transported me way back in time!I'm getting very nostalgic in my midlife years.
Comment from Christina Watson on Thursday, 23rd February 2012.