PICTURE OF THE WEEK
The Crypt of Eastbridge Hospital
(looks like prior to the restoration)
Historic Canterbury
The crypt of Easbridge Hospital, the groining piers of which have round abacuses, of about A.D. 1180, was then inspected; and Mr. James Neale, F.S.A., described a good fresco (of about the same date) discovered last year when a modern fireplace and chimney, within the lower hall of the Hospital were removed. (Archaeologia Cantina, Vol 14, 1880)
My 4x great grandfather John TERRY died at Eastbridge Hospital on November 9th, 1855, at the age of 72, he was a Freeman of the City of Canterbury.
Canterbury, Nov 1852 The Poll for the Knights of the Shire to Represent the Eastern Division of the County of Kent taken the 16th and 17th of July 1852
Richard PLANK - Eastbridge Hospital
Richard ALRIGHT - Eastbridge Hospital
George CROUCH - Eastbridge Hospital
John CROUCH - Eastbridge Hospital
John DAVISON (a) - Eastbridge Hospital
John HAYWARD - Eastbridge Hospital
For more information - http://www.machadoink.com/East%20Bridge%20Hospital.htm
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