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St. Thomas Hospital, Exeter

From Graces Guide

of Dunsford Road, Exeter

1801 July 01st. Opened in Lower Bowhill House, Dunsford Road in St Thomas, Exeter

1803 March 23rd. A newly designed and purpose-built facility adjoining was opened

1850 ‘an extensive building, standing on rising ground, in a salubrious situation...the gardens and airing grounds are extensive...'[1]

1869 Closed and replaced by the Wonford House Hospital for the Insane, Exeter. Lower Bowhill House was demolished and later a primary school built on the land.

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Sources of Information

  1. ↑ 1850 White's Directory
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