Winchester in Hampshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

5 & 6, The Square

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023

1. 5 & 6, The Square Marker

Inscription.
This building stands on the site of the Old Cornmarket and combined the structures of two houses to form The Winchester Provident Dispensary, set up in 1875 by a group of local citizens to provide medical help for the families of insured people before the passing of the National Health Act in 1949.
Restored 1983

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 51° 3.719′ N, 1° 18.883′ W. Marker is in Winchester, England, in Hampshire. It is on The Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5-6 The Square, Winchester, England SO23 9ES, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Lady Lisle (here, next to this marker); William Walker (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pentice (within shouting distance of this marker); William The Conqueror's Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); City Cross (Butter Cross) (within shouting distance of this marker); King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Anglo-Saxon Winchester: The Royal City (about 90 meters away); The Norman Cathedral (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.

5 & 6, The Square image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, August 4, 2023

2. 5 & 6, The Square

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.