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The laying of foundation stone of the General Hospital, Bath 1738

The laying of foundation stone of the General Hospital, Bath 1738

Image Reference: 40856
Image Date: 1738
Measurements: 2 x 5.5 cm
Medium: newspaper
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 1, p.281a
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Bath, Thursday 6th was laid the foundation stone of the intended general hospital of this city, with the following inscription 'This stone was the first which was laid in the foundation of the General Hospital, Bath July 16th A.D. 1738. God prosper the charitable undertaking'.
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