Edinburgh Lying-in Institution

This material is held atLothian Health Services Archive

  • Reference
    • GB 239 GD1/76
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1825-1931
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item: bound volume

Scope and Content

Edinburgh Lying-in Institution case-book 1825-1931

Administrative / Biographical History

The Edinburgh Lying-In Institution, to be distinguished from the General Lying-In Hospital which was the fore-runner to the Royal Maternity Hospital, opened at 13 High School Yards in 1824. From 1886 it moved around to Nicolson Street, Charles Street, Buccleuch Place, Lauriston Place and Chalmers Street.

Arrangement

Chronological within record class

Access Information

Normal 75 year Scottish closure rules apply

Acquisition Information

Edinburgh Central Library, City of Edinburgh Council, January 1998

Note

On long-term loan from Edinburgh Central Library

Compiled by Mike Barfoot and Jenny McDermott using existing handlists

Other Finding Aids

Manual item-level descriptive list available

Custodial History

Unknown

Accruals

No further accessions are expected

Related Material

Edinburgh Royal Maternity Hospital and Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion (LHB3, LHB3A)