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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Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll
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Lady Kortright
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