Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The French Hospital (1718 - 2018)
Photographed By Stephen Palmer, January 13, 2024
1. The French Hospital Marker
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 • Churches & Religion • 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. David Garrick (within shouting distance of this marker); Abdication House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); 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); John Fisher (about 180 meters away); Dame Sybil Thorndike (about 180 meters away); Site of the Saxon Cathedral (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester.
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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 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 3, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
