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Sandhill-Park -HDR
out walking the dogs. decided to stop and take a few snaps.
beautiful place. has a brilliant history behind it.
During World War I it was used as a prisoner of war camp for German and Austrian Officers.
1919 it was converted by Somerset County Council into a home for handicapped children.
It was requisitioned by the military in August 1940 and became the 41st General Military Hospital, providing accommodation in tents and huts.
1941 the hospital was leased to the Americans as a neurological hospital for over 1,000 patients in 32 new wards which were completed in 1943. In 1943, the US Army 127th General Hospital moved in caring for patients and preparing to follow the invasion forces.
In May 1944, the 127th was replaced by the 185th General Hospital that continued to staff the hospital until July 1945. The hospital remained in military use until 1945. The psychiatric hospital reopened under the National Health Service in 1948 and further buildings were constructed.
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Sandhill-Park -HDR
out walking the dogs. decided to stop and take a few snaps.
beautiful place. has a brilliant history behind it.
During World War I it was used as a prisoner of war camp for German and Austrian Officers.
1919 it was converted by Somerset County Council into a home for handicapped children.
It was requisitioned by the military in August 1940 and became the 41st General Military Hospital, providing accommodation in tents and huts.
1941 the hospital was leased to the Americans as a neurological hospital for over 1,000 patients in 32 new wards which were completed in 1943. In 1943, the US Army 127th General Hospital moved in caring for patients and preparing to follow the invasion forces.
In May 1944, the 127th was replaced by the 185th General Hospital that continued to staff the hospital until July 1945. The hospital remained in military use until 1945. The psychiatric hospital reopened under the National Health Service in 1948 and further buildings were constructed.
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