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An appeal for a Little Folks Ward
The appeal that asked young readers to raise £2,000 for a dedicated ward of six cots at the North-Eastern Hospital for Children.
The North-Eastern Hospital for Children
The Little Folks Ward
From an appeal to young readers in 1900 to the ward’s opening and continuing support.
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Fundraising for the Little Folks Ward
Contemporary reports trace the instalments raised by Little Folks readers and the wider campaign to enlarge the hospital.
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The Grand Opening and state of funding, July 1904
Princess Louise opened the new hospital building and visited the Little Folks Ward, created through readers’ fundraising.
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Up and running, fundraising continues
Reports of continuing appeals, sales and donations after the ward and new hospital building had opened.