Beeston Hospital
“This radiator has no beads or projections of any description except for bosses for connecting to pipes, and therefore has no receptacles for pipes.” — The Beeston Foundry Co. manual (1914)
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The Beeston Hospital Radiator
What was the Beeston Hospital Radiator?
The Beeston Hospital Radiator was the Beeston Boiler Company’s first hospital model, debuting by 1914 in their initial radiator lineup alongside the popular Princess. Unlike other hospital radiators of the time, like the Ideal Hospital, Beeston’s version featured a distinctive curved top—a design trend that would influence hospital radiators for decades. It also marked the first time “hospital” was included in a radiator’s name, clearly defining its specialised purpose.
A unique variation of this radiator (pictured here) included a hinge, allowing it to swing open for easy cleaning access. Though seen in brochures, we’ve yet to encounter this rare model first-hand.
The Development of the Beeston Hospital Radiator
1914
The original Beeston Hospital Radiator was available in three heights—24, 30, and 36 inches—and showcased Beeston’s signature design elements: a protruding circular top with a bleed valve on the shoulder, similar to the Princess model.
1924
By 1924, a fourth, shorter height (18 inches) was introduced, completing the Beeston Hospital Radiator range.
Image: An end bush popular with early Beeston Boiler Company models.
1938
By 1938, Beeston replaced the original with the new Beeston Hospital Easyclean Radiator (pictured here). This updated model, like the Beeston Royal School Radiator, had the bleed valve positioned at the top corner of the end section and featured smooth, flush bush ends rather than the decorative finishes common in earlier Beeston designs.
