What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Lord Leycester Hospital Founded 1571 by Robert Dudley - < 6 The Westgate - ^ 7 The Market Hall Recorded plaque organisation: Warwick Society.
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, founded Lord Leycester's Hospital in 1571 to provide shelter for retired soldiers and their families, reflecting his significant role as a military leader and courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
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