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
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lady Lisle (here, next to this marker); William Walker (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); Winchester Guildhall (about 120 meters away); Godbegot (about 120 meters away); South African War 1899 - 1902 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winchester.
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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 43 times since then and 7 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.
