Erection date: 15/5/1958
{Beneath a badge reading 'Lewisham Group Hospital Management Committee':}
This plaque commemorates the opening by Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, CI, GCVO on the 15th May 1958 of the new out-patients department, being the first stage of the reconstruction of Lewisham Hospital.
John Tasker - secretary
Charles Braithwaite - chairman
CI is the Imperial Order of the Crown of India, which ceased to be awarded after India's independence in 1947. It was only given to women, and Princess Margaret was one of the last to receive it. Queen Elizabeth II was the only surviving former holder. GCVO is the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.
Site: Lewisham Hospital - Out-Patients Dapartment (1 memorial)
SE13, Lewisham High Street, Lewisham Hospital Out-Patients Department
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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