Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

The French Hospital (1718 - 2018)

The French Hospital Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

1. The French Hospital Marker

Inscription.
This stone commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of The French Hospital at La Providence for the relief of poor French Protestant refugees. On this site since 1959, the charity's almshouses continue to serve Huguenots and others

Erected 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1718.

Location. 51° 23.31′ N, 0° 30.302′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. It is on La Providence, High Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 High Street, Rochester, England ME1 1LX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East.

Globally, it is in 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 distance of this marker: David Garrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Pilgrims Passage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 12th Century Chapter House (about 90 meters away); Abdication House (about 120 meters away); Monastic Refectory Doorway (about 150 meters away); Mr. Sapsea's House (about 150 meters away); Eastgate House (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Eastgate House (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.

Regarding The French Hospital (1718 - 2018).

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Affectionately known as La Providence from as early as the 1720s, the hospital for poor French Protestants and their descendants was one of the earliest foundations to improve the welfare of London’s needy immigrants, and one of the first in Britain to provide sympathetic care for the mentally ill.

Photographed by Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024

2. The French Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.