This institution, Beth Holim, originated in Leman Street in 1748, moving to Mile End, the site of what is now Albert Stern House, in 1790. The site was already in use as a Jewish women’s hospital and had been since at least 1665. In 1977 Beth Holim moved to Forty Avenue Wembley, where it still is, 2013.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Beth Holim / Spanish and Portuguese Jewish hospital
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Spanish and Portuguese Jews - 1
This building, erected in 1912, formerly housed the Beth Holim, or hospital, ...
Spanish and Portuguese Jews - 2
The Jewish calendar has a different start year (hence the "5425 - 1665") 3,76...
Spanish and Portuguese Jews Hospital - foundation
This stone was laid by Edward Lumbrozo Mocatta Esqre. Treasurer on 9 Adar (Ri...
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Joseph Merrick / John Merrick
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John Alcindor
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Chelsea Physic Garden
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