Preston Hall hospital
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Preston Hall hospital
Image: © Penny Mayes Taken: 5 Dec 2005
Preston Hall was the home of Sir Thomas Culpeper, Lord Sherriff of Kent in the reign of Edward I (1272-1307) but Preston Manor is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The current building dates from the mid 19th century and was built for E L Betts. More information http://www.culpepperconnections.com/archives/uk/places/prestonhall.htm It became a hospital and Tuberculosis Colony during WWI and the Royal British Legion Village is in the grounds.
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Image Location
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51.295363
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0.476797