Three were born in the property, including later sociologist, economist, socialist and social reformer Martha Beatrice Webb, Lady Passfield.

[3] Potter developed the gardens along with managed Victorian era principles, building extensive heated greenhouses to allow the family to eat well.

[4] The outbreak of the Boer War reduced global shipping rates, and particularly the rand, which greatly affected Mrs. King's income.

[4] In 1914 the house was unoccupied and Lord Sherborne, after having been approached by Mary King, not only lent it for use as a Red Cross Hospital but also agreed to have the whole inside painted.

The Government and Local Authorities had a duty to try to improve people's health and so it was proposed that Standish should be opened as a Tuberculosis Institution.

The wards were run to a strict timetable but there were also plenty of recreation activities including a jazz band, cinema, games, and concerts.

[1] In this role, it undertook joint replacements, as well as caring for coal miners from the Forest of Dean with the most serious of respiratory problems.

[10] In 1956 the League of Friends for Standish Hospital was formed which organized fundraising and additional amenities for patients and visitors.

[1] In 2006 Standish Mutual Care Trust proposed turning the residual 31 acres (13 ha) site into a centre for health and well being, but were out-bid by a private healthcare concern.

[14] Then in 2010 Gloucestershire County Council proposed a mixed-use redevelopment of the site involving a health and social care centre.

The proposed "health campus" would offer supported living options and access to care for the elderly and people with physical and learning disabilities.