Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital

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History

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The Lily Warren nurses' home was inland and the hospital built on foundations on the shingle beach itself.

The hospital, which was built to provide aftercare and recovery for disabled boys who had undergone surgery, opened in 1924.[1] The hospital formed part of the Chailey Heritage School founded by Dame Grace Kimmins to provide education for disabled boys.[1] Muriel Powell was matron of the hospital from its opening until her resignation in 1933.[2]

The War Office regarded the area as a potential invasion site and considered that the buildings might provide cover for invading German forces; the hospital was therefore demolished in 1940 during the Second World War.[1]

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