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There is no way such a hideous structure could ever have been considered state of the art, even by the limited architectural aesthetic standards of the era, or in any way attractive (which anyone who has been in there may agree with). It looks like a ‘rush job’ that was put up for a very...

Cheers Jonny. Yes, they started demolishing the building a few months ago and almost all of its 5 blocks are now gone. As I understand, it came down a lot quicker than expected as the build quality was very poor! I believe from internal staff communications we receive it will be completely...

Cheers Dennis. It wasn't the most inspirational building, but must have seen its share of history.

Hi Dennis I work at the ‘new’ (ageing, decrepit and underinvested) Women’s Hospital opened in 1968. I was unaware it was called the Maternity Hospital at the time, and nobody seems to know (or care) much about the history of the current place. Would you care to share any recollections (the...