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Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Ford’s Hospital

 
 
Ford’s Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. Ford’s Hospital Marker
Inscription.
Ford’s Hospital
Named after William Ford who’s will of 1509 endowed the almshouses. Built around a narrow court yard it is one of the most perfect examples of timber framed architecture in the country. Badly damaged by an air raid of November 1940 but rebuilt with original timbers 1951-53.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkNotable Buildings.
 
Location. 52° 24.386′ N, 1° 30.63′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker is at the intersection of Greyfriars Lane and Barracks Way, on the left when traveling south on Greyfriars Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 2GY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christchurch Spire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dresden Place (about 120 meters away); Grey Friars Gate (about 120 meters away); The Council House (about 150 meters away); Godiva (about 180 meters away); The Quadrant (about 180 meters away); Angela Brazil (about 180 meters away); Dame Ellen Terry (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.
 
Also see . . .  Ford’s Hospital on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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Ford’s Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. Ford’s Hospital Marker
Ford’s Hospital Entrance image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Ford’s Hospital Entrance
Ford’s Hospital
Alms house for old ladies of Coventry
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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