Alexander House, Corsham

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Alexander House is a Grade II* listed house at High Street, Corsham, Wiltshire, England. It dates from the early eighteenth century and is ashlar fronted with stone tiled roofs. [1] The building was the Corsham maternity home from about 1913 to 1950. [2]

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References

  1. Historic England. "Alexander House (1183086)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. Corsham Maternity Home. Pat Whalley, Corsham Civic Society. Retrieved 27 June 2017.

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