Monument record 1160/496 - Royal Victoria Dispensary
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Summary
This was built to mark the visit of Queen Victoria to Northampton in 1844. Now demolished.
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Type and Period (2)
Full Description
{3} The Royal victoria Provident Dispensary was founded at the suggestion of John Becke to mark the royal visit to the town in 1844. The cost of building the dispensary were raised by subscriptions from 'gentry and tradesmen' but the subsequent costs of running it were largely drawn from the subscriptions of working-class members. In exchange they could call on the services of three medical officers and of midwives.
<1> Richardson H. (Editor), 1998, English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design, (unchecked) (Book). SNN62723.
<2> Undated, ROYAL VICTORIA DISPENSARY, NORTHAMPTON, BF100506 (Archive). SNN113661.
<3> Brown C., 1990, Northampton 1835-1985, Shoe Town, New Town, p. 34-5 (Book). SNN101549.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SNN62723 Book: Richardson H. (Editor). 1998. English Hospitals 1660-1948: A Survey of Their Architecture and Design. RCHME. (unchecked).
- <2> SNN113661 Archive: Undated. ROYAL VICTORIA DISPENSARY, NORTHAMPTON. Historic England Archive. BF100506.
- <3> SNN101549 Book: Brown C.. 1990. Northampton 1835-1985, Shoe Town, New Town. Phillimore. p. 34-5.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 757 603 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTHAMPTON |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 1059272
Record last edited
Sep 8 2025 10:58AM
