Trowbridge Cottage Hospital, was founded in 1870, and opened in The Halve in Trowbridge in 1886. ^{[1] [2]} In 1895, the hospital had ten beds. ^[3] It was later known as Trowbridge District Hospital, and was demolished in the 1960s. ^[4] It has been replaced with Trowbridge Community Hospital.

Notable staff

The nursing department was run by a succession of five matrons who were recommended by Eva Luckes, Matron of The London Hospital between 1901-1910. ^[5] All five matrons had trained under Luckes at The London.

• Florence Saich (1872-), matron 1901- 1902. ^{[6] [7] [8]}Trained between 1895-1897. ^{[9] [10]}
• Ann Maria Tubby (1871- ), matron 1902-1906. ^{[11] [12] [13]}Trained between 1898-1900. ^[14] Became matron of The Rouse Memorial Hospital, Newmarket after she left Trowbridge. ^[15]
• Eleanor Rayner (1867-1949), matron 1906-1907. ^{[16] [17] [15]}Trained between 1896-1899. ^[18] Was later matron of Yeovil Hospital. ^[5]
• Anna Smith (1875- ), matron 1907-1908. ^{[19] [20] [21]}Trained between 1900-1902. ^[22]
• Catherine Bridson (1873- ), matron 1908-1910. ^{[23] [24]}Trained between 1901-1903. ^[25]

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