St Dunstan's
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St Dunstan's
Image: © Ian Capper Taken: 20 Sep 2022
Rehabilitation and training centre for the blind in Ovingdean Gap. The main building, Ian Fraser House, was built in 1935-8, designed by Francis Lorne of architects Burnet, Tait and Lorne. The near extension was added in 1975. Grade II listed - see https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1380546?section=official-list-entry. The charity which operates it, the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors Care Committee, soon becoming known as St Dunstan’s and since 2012 as Blind Veterans UK, was founded in 1915 by publisher and newspaper owner Sir Arthur Pearson, himself blind, to serve veterans blinded in war, later changing in 2000 to include all veterans with sight impairment, whatever the cause. However changing needs has led to a decision by the charity to move out in 2024, with the building likely to be converted to housing.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.807648
Longitude
-0.068477