Jim, I examined some images I have for the top architecture of the former Howards Dairies building and the carved letters could well be ‘H C H’ overlaid and 1913 below them. However, the listings of VAD Hospitals that I have for that period, do not list the name you have offered just The Glen and The Hamilton Home that was at No 189 Eastern Esplanade?
By Paul Watson (03/09/2021)
Thanks guys – my comments are largely speculation so if anybody has better information it is very welcome.
By Paul Watson (03/09/2021)
Your date for this is too early. 198 Eastern Esplanade (Fritz’s Store) owned by my grandfather burnt down in 1914 and your picture shows the rebuilt building. I would guess this is from the late 1920s, given the art deco building also shown.
By Ned Newitt (03/09/2021)
This building was Hampton Convalesence Home. During WW1 it was a VAD hospital. The Glen, also a VAD hospital, was in Southchurch Road on corner of Southchurch Avenue.
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Jim, I examined some images I have for the top architecture of the former Howards Dairies building and the carved letters could well be ‘H C H’ overlaid and 1913 below them. However, the listings of VAD Hospitals that I have for that period, do not list the name you have offered just The Glen and The Hamilton Home that was at No 189 Eastern Esplanade?
Thanks guys – my comments are largely speculation so if anybody has better information it is very welcome.
Your date for this is too early. 198 Eastern Esplanade (Fritz’s Store) owned by my grandfather burnt down in 1914 and your picture shows the rebuilt building. I would guess this is from the late 1920s, given the art deco building also shown.
This building was Hampton Convalesence Home. During WW1 it was a VAD hospital. The Glen, also a VAD hospital, was in Southchurch Road on corner of Southchurch Avenue.
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