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The French Hospital slate plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This slate commemorative plaque records: 1718 This stone commemorates the 300th anniversary of the founding of The French Hospital at La Providence for the relief of poor French Protestant refugees. On this site since 1959, the charity's almshouses continue to serve Huguenots and others 2018
The French Hospital, originally named La Providence, was established in 1718 to provide assistance to destitute French Protestant (Huguenot) refugees fleeing religious persecution; it continues its charitable mission on the same site since 1959.

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