Plaque

Grosvenor Hospital

Erection date: 21/7/1897

Inscription

This stone was laid by Lady Kortright, 5 August 1896 and the hospital opened by HRH Princess Louise, 21 July 1897.

Site: Grosvenor Hospital (1 memorial)

SW1, Vincent Square, 27

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Grosvenor Hospital

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Grosvenor Hospital

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Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll

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Lady Kortright

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