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The Fishermen's Hospital is a Grade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. [1] It was established by the Corporation of Great Yarmouth in 1702 to look after 20 old and decayed fishermen and their wives. [2]

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References

  1. Historic England. "Fishermens Hospital Including Gate Piers and Railings, Church Plain (1096820)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  2. "Fishermen's Hospital". Visit Great Yarmouth. Retrieved 2 September 2022.

Coordinates: 52°36′36″N1°43′39″E / 52.61007°N 1.72737°E / 52.61007; 1.72737