West Cornwall Infirmary

West Cornwall Infirmary

The West Cornwall Infirmary

Penzance, established in 1874, and the dispensary, an older institution, dating from 1809, now form one establishment in St Clare Street. A new wing was added in 1887 at a cost of £1,000, the joint donation of Edward Thomas and William Bolitho esqrs., and in 1896 a new wing was added at the cost of £650. There are 18 beds and 2 cots. During 1896 there were 180 in patients and 2,000 out patients. The institution is supported by voluntary contributions, and is efficiently conducted.
James Barclay Montgomery, Consulting Physician
Hugh Mayer Montgomerie, Physician
John Symons, Surgeon
Major John James Ross, Hon Treasurer.
John Batten Cornish, Hon Sec.
William Harvey Julyan, Assistant Sec. and Dispenser.
Miss Annie Eliza Whitaker, Matron

Records
Cornwall Record Office
County Hall,
Truro
TR1 3AY
Tel 01872 273698

References
Kelly's Directory 1897