• Explore our collection

    Salisbury Healthcare History

  • Glass plate X-ray images from our collection

    X-rays: the inside view

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  • Discovering Dr Walker's microscope and slides

    A closer look

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Salisbury Healthcare History is a growing digital archive of Salisbury District Hospital’s historical collection. The Heritage Lottery Funded project has enabled us to properly catalogue and store our records and share a selection online. With items dating back to the building of Salisbury General Infirmary in 1766 and beyond, this online resource provides an exciting insight into Salisbury’s health care. Read more about the project or start exploring our collection using the links below.

Upcoming events

Exhibitions, talks, workshops

History Coffee Club – March

Date: 06/03/2025
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Culture Club at Salisbury District Hospital
Scanned image of handwritten document dated 1767 with copperplate writing

Monthly history coffee club. More info

History Coffee Club – April

Date: 03/04/2025
Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Culture Club at Salisbury District Hospital
Black and white photo of the Old Manor Hospital Salisbury showing white building and fountain in foreground

Monthly history coffee club. More info

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