{"product_id":"the-french-hospital-in-england-its-huguenot-history-and-collections-9780952432272","title":"The French Hospital in England Its Huguenot","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharts the history and collections of La Providence, the French Hospital for the Huguenot community in England.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Many of the greatest names in the Huguenot annals have been involved  -  [this book is] not just a memorial to past endeavour, but also a testament to a noble work in progress.\" - Huon Mallalieu, Country Life; \"This book charts the hospital's peregrinations and buildings, describes the life of its inmates and illustrates its collections of paintings, furniture and, in particular, silver, all meticulously annotated.\" - Burlington Magazine; \"Beautifully illustrated throughout. If you are researching your Huguenot ancestors, this book will make a brilliant addition to your library.\" - Practical Family History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements; Foreword by Jacob, 8th Earl of Radnor, former Governor of the French Hospital; Introduction; 1 Jacques de Gastigny's bequest; 2 The new hospital, the royal charter and the corporation; 3 Building and founding the French Hospital; 4 Directing and caring at the French Hospital in the eighteenth century; 5 Waning fortunes in Finsbury; 6 The French Hospital in Hackney; 7 Health and heritage: \"The chief Huguenot foundation in this country\", 1867-1948;  8 Under threat, enemy action and evacuation; 9 Retreat to the country: Compton's Lee, Sussex, 1947-1957; 10 Retirement in a cathedral city. Directors of the French Hospital: A Survey; A list of directors; Huguenot heraldry; Book-plates in the French Hospital and their heraldry; Notes to the Huguenot book-plates illustrated on the end-papers; Inventory of the contents of the French Hospital, 1742;  Bibliography; Index; Picture credits","brand":"John Adamson Publishing Consultants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51138208235863,"sku":"9780952432272","price":40.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780952432272.jpg?v=1751918453","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-french-hospital-in-england-its-huguenot-history-and-collections-9780952432272","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}