Cynthia Posted 8 January , 2003 Share Posted 8 January , 2003 I was perusing that remarkable list of military hospitals and was interested in knowing whether anyone can tell me anything about the East Preston Hospital near Worthing. Is it still standing? If anyone can give me a description of it or any other information I would be most grateful.Thank you.Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 9 January , 2003 Share Posted 9 January , 2003 Cynthia My parents-in-law live in East Preston. I will phone them first thing to find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted 9 January , 2003 Author Share Posted 9 January , 2003 Thank you, Terry. And I salute you, too, as you are a 2nd Lieutenant, and I am still a Lance-Corporal! Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 9 January , 2003 Share Posted 9 January , 2003 That's OK, Cynthia. I don't mind hob-nobbing with the ORs! My father-in-law- informs me that there is not a hospital at all in East Preston. However, there is a building which used to be a workhouse and is now converted into flats - this could have been used as a hospital during WW1. He is going to investigate for you by speaking to the local historian who knows all about East Preston. I'll get back to you. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted 10 January , 2003 Author Share Posted 10 January , 2003 Thank you, Sir! I appreciate your efforts in checking this out. Sounds like it might have been a pretty depressing place if it was once a workhouse. I have visions of institutional red bricks and big iron gates. What an environment to recuperate! I imagine the flats are much nicer. I really appreciate your help and your not minding fraternising with the ranks! Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Denham Posted 10 January , 2003 Share Posted 10 January , 2003 Cynthia The world's expert on East Preston can be reached at rwstanding@supanet.com Contact him and he should be able to tell you what happened to the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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