[1] The foundation was inscribed: This Stone was laid on the 16th of October, 1872 by MARGARET ELIZABETH, elder daughter of SIGISMUND TRAFFORD-SOUTHWELL, ESQ.

She founded this Hospital To the praise and glory of God, And for the benefit of the Sick and Poor, and appointed as Trustees

[8] The hospital has a MIU which deals with wounds, bites, minor burns and scalds as well as muscle and joint injuries.

The Friends continue to support the hospital itself, the main stipulation being that anything they fund remains in the town so it is available for the benefit of local people.

Nowadays this can be in the shape of refurbishment projects, redecorating and refreshing old and obsolete equipment, thus enhancing the quality of care that the staff are able to provide.