Research Forum

Inital inquiries have established that the Good Samaritan was already very worn before it was taken down from the Alfred Street part of the original hospital when the building was re-developed into housing.  Rumour has it that it was damaged beyond repair and could not be re-sited - will need to check on this - Can anyone add to this answer?   I seem to remember it at the entrance to what was then the Accident and Emergency Dept - can anyone confirm?   Does anyone have a photo of that part of the Hospital before it was converted?

Thank you Pat, Your response is very helpful. If the relief was damaged beyond repair and could not be re-sited - then this is useful information as well.
I am hoping someone interested in architecture may have photographed the hospital building and with luck- the relief.
I have a photo of the relief taken on a visit to the U.K. in 1984.  Unfortunately at this time, I did not photograph the building or where it was situated. The relief was very worn even then and it is difficult to distinguish the details in it.  A better photo (if one exists) or early drawing or newspaper lithograph would be wonderful.

Jennie

Hello everyone. I am just wondering if anyone has come across a photo of the Old Weston Hospital, in Alfred Street, perhaps while searching for something else?

I am seeking an early image (pre-1980's) of the relief of the “Good Samaritan” that use to be above the entrance door. 
Thanks Jennie