Cardiff, The Infirmary 1893
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Opened in 1883 the Edward Seward-designed South Wales and Monmouthshire Infirmary was built at a cost of £23,000. Replacing much smaller and increasingly inadequate local facilities dating back to the 1830s, the requisite funds came in from across the social spectrum. Wealthy individuals, Cardiff Corporation, miners' subscriptions and even the church collection plate all contributed to its upkeep.

Memories of Cardiff, the Infirmary 1893

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Cardiff, The Infirmary 1893

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My Great Grandfather James Miles died in the Infirmary, aged 40. He was a Labourer in the Cardiff Ironworks. I never knew any of my family, but when I read of where they lived, and worked and died, I feel so proud of them.