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Trinity Hospital, Retford
The 'hospital' – actually sheltered accommodation in modern terms – was set up under the will of John Darrel in 1671. He left is own house, West Retford Hall, to provide accommodation for 15 needy gentlemen of not less than 50 years of age.
By the early 19th century, the old Elizabethan building was in poor condition, and in 1832-4 the present Hospital was built to the design of E Blore. In 1872, Louth (Lincolnshire) architect James Fowler (who had earlier worked on West Retford Church) was commissioned to design a new chapel and audit room. This was added to the centre of the building and at the ground floor, reusing the former common room and converting the space into a chapel. He also added the clock tower. The Hospital is Listed Grade II.
The charity continues to function to this day. As well as the house, the will left significant properties, the income from which was to provide for the costs of the hospital. This has resulted in many properties in the neighbourhood having been built by or under the auspices of the charity with rentals still providing the charity with its income. Most of these properties carry the distinctive TH monogram either in stonework or terracotta panels, and also use a distinctive maroon paint.
The will also founded a scholarship for young men to attend at Exeter College in Oxford, and this is supported by a specific building with residences to let.
By the early 19th century, the old Elizabethan building was in poor condition, and in 1832-4 the present Hospital was built to the design of E Blore. In 1872, Louth (Lincolnshire) architect James Fowler (who had earlier worked on West Retford Church) was commissioned to design a new chapel and audit room. This was added to the centre of the building and at the ground floor, reusing the former common room and converting the space into a chapel. He also added the clock tower. The Hospital is Listed Grade II.
The charity continues to function to this day. As well as the house, the will left significant properties, the income from which was to provide for the costs of the hospital. This has resulted in many properties in the neighbourhood having been built by or under the auspices of the charity with rentals still providing the charity with its income. Most of these properties carry the distinctive TH monogram either in stonework or terracotta panels, and also use a distinctive maroon paint.
The will also founded a scholarship for young men to attend at Exeter College in Oxford, and this is supported by a specific building with residences to let.
Created: Thu, 15 Oct 2015, Updated: Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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