What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Harveys Homes. Richard Harvey merchant of Exeter. By his will dated 1663 left this property, rebuilt in 1842, for the use as a hospital for the residents of Chard, the place of his birth. Recorded plaque organisation: Chard Town Council.
Richard Harvey, a merchant from Exeter, is remembered for bequeathing property in his will dated 1663 to serve as a hospital for the residents of his hometown, Chard. This charitable act highlights his contribution to local healthcare infrastructure.
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