What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: The Cottage Hospital, now the Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital. Built in 1871, it was a gift of the Hibbert family who lived in Chalfont House. Recorded plaque organisation: Celfunde Inheritance.
The Cottage Hospital, established in 1871 by the Hibbert family, represents an early example of philanthropic healthcare provision, offering medical services to the local community and setting a precedent for modern hospital care.
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