J. Swain, after G. W. Ridley, Wood engraving, Children at play in the East London Hospital for Children, Published in The London Illustrated News, 1872 Approx. 12” x 19” The first hospital for children in London opened in a very poor area in 1866, with just 10 beds and maintained on charity until the NHS began in 1948 CONDITION: Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.