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Lorne House

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Early-mid 19th century pair of terraced houses, now Grade II Listed. From 1945 on this property has had a chequered career.

Lome House was approved for the education and training of girls sent there in pursuance of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1933, on 8 February 1945. But Lost Hospitals of London report: "In 1952 Lorne House, at 126-128 Lower Clapton Road, was converted for use as a Nurses' Home with 24 rooms, and a Training Centre. At this time, a 'home birth' service was established."

Re-opened as Lorne House, 6 June 1989, probably a hostel / rehab. centre.

The Huffington Post reported a fire in August 2012 in this disused hostel which left 1 dead and 3 injured.

November 2012 the two properties were auctioned by Guinness Trust: "Now vacant and part fire damaged but most recently used as a rehabilitation centre opened by HRH Princess Diana in 1989." "With potential for residential conversion."

Spring 2016: this property appears to be private flats.

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Lorne House

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Lorne House

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Dame Sheila Sherlock

Dame Sheila Sherlock

Born Dublin shortly before her parents moved to London. 1929 the family moved to Kent. With difficulty (due to her gender) she managed to gain a place to study medicine at the University of Edinbur...

Person, Medicine, Ireland

1 memorial
Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson

Scholar and Humanist. Born at Langham Chambers, near Oxford Circus. Although qualified as a doctor, he decided to follow an academic career. He lectured at Cambridge and in 1896 published 'The Gree...

Person, Medicine, Philosophy

1 memorial
Royal College of Physicians

Royal College of Physicians

Founded by Thomas Linacre in 1518 with a charter granted by Henry VIII. Their first home was Linacre's own house in Knightrider Street. Their second home, at Amen Corner, Paternoster Row, was des...

Group, Education, Medicine

5 memorials
Sir Edward Muir

Sir Edward Muir

President of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 1971 - 1973. He died suddenly while in the post. Also, strangely, was Master of the Worshipful Company of Fanmakers, 1958.

Person, Medicine, Politics & Administration

1 memorial
Major-General Sir George Joseph Hamilton Evatt, KCB

Major-General Sir George Joseph Hamilton Evatt, KCB

George Joseph Hamilton Evatt was born on 11 November 1843 in Dublin, Ireland, the eldest child of Captain George Joseph Evatt of the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot (1813-1858) and Mary Anne Evatt n...

Person, Armed Forces, Medicine, India, Ireland

1 memorial