Plaque

South London Hospital for Women - Foundation Stone

Erection date: 1/9/1913

Inscription

The South London Hospital for Women (Incorporated) Founded A.D. 1912. This foundation stone was laid by H.R.H. Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll. The first day of July A.D. 1913

Site: South London Hospital for Women (2 memorials)

SW4, Clapham Common South Side

In Satellite view it looks like there's a giant chess board in the back garden.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
South London Hospital for Women - Foundation Stone

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South London Hospital for Women

Hospital for women and children. Founded by surgeons Eleanor Davies-Colley an...

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This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
South London Hospital for Women - Foundation Stone

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Princess Louise Duchess of Argyll

Born at Buckingham Palace, sixth child of Queen Victoria. Was a talented scul...

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This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
South London Hospital for Women - Foundation Stone

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South London Hospital for Women - Opening

South London Hospital for Women - Opening

The South London Hospital for Women (Incorporated). Founded A.D. 1912. This b...

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