The hospital had its origins in the Camberwell Workhouse Infirmary which was completed in 1875.

[1][2] A large circular tower was added in 1890 and further ward blocks were completed in 1903.

[1] It became the Camberwell Parish Infirmary in 1913 and St Giles' Hospital in 1930.

[3] It joined the National Health Service in 1948 and closed in 1983.

[3] The circular tower, which is a grade II listed building,[4] has since been converted for residential use.