Monument record TQ 67 SW 1345 - St. James School Second World War First Aid Post, New Road, Gravesend, Kent

Summary

Second World War First Aid Post established at St. James School on the north side of New Road in Gravesend. It was established around September, 1939, and remained in use until 1945. It was part of a pattern of such posts across the district to allow first aid to be rendered to any injured following an air raid. No other details are known. The building was devastated by fire in 1976 and was subsequently replaced by a new building known as Pounce, a purveyor of furniture.

Location

Grid reference TQ 6442 7415 (point)
Map sheet TQ67SW
Civil Parish GRAVESEND, GRAVESHAM, KENT
County KENT
District GRAVESHAM, KENT

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Full Description

Gravesend Council, 25/08/39, Minutes of Gravesend Council's Watch Committee (Bibliographic reference). SKE14052.

Gravesend Council, 25/08/39, Minutes of Gravesend Council's Watch Committee (Bibliographic reference). Ske14052.

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  • --- Bibliographic reference: Gravesend Council. 25/08/39. Minutes of Gravesend Council's Watch Committee.
  • --- Bibliographic reference: Gravesend Council. 25/08/39. Minutes of Gravesend Council's Watch Committee.

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Record last edited

Jul 31 2009 4:40AM