Southland's Hospital
West Street
These cottages were left by John Southland in 1610 as an "abiding place" or "hospital" for the elderly of New Romney. They have been rebuilt several times since then. An inscription on the building reads:
This hospital being the gift of John Southland Gent Anno 1610 was rebuilt at the charge of Sr. Robt. Austen and Sr. Heny. Furnele Bart. Anno 1714
And was further endowed by Thomas Baker Gent Anno 1734 and by Richard Rothwell Daglish MRCS Anno 1908
Renovated 1975
Southland was a local landowner who also made provision in his will for the education of local children. The Trusts he set up are still in existence today, and I was one of the beneficiaries. He is commemorated in the names of the local comprehensive school and of a Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway diesel locomotive.
Links
Southland's Almshouse Charity
Southland's Educational Charity
Southland's School Under construction
RH&DR Locomotive No.12 John Southland
Southland's Hospital
