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Redditch Heritage William Avery
choir, and being upon his favourite subject, were delivered in characteristic style. These
lectures attracted large audiences. 45
A Cottage Hospital
In 1865, having taken much interest in the matter of the provision of cottage hospitals,
and having had considerable correspondence on the matter with Alfred Napper, the
founder of village hospitals, William Avery sent a letter to the Redditch Indicator, which
was published in 1865:
Sir, I have for some time been collecting information relative to a hospital – on
the Cranley principle – for Redditch. I believe it is quite practicable, and would
*
be of immense benefit to the town and neighbourhood. Would any of your
readers kindly forward me any particulars which would assist in bringing about
this matter.
I am, yours truly, WILLIAM AVERY, Headless Cross, October 30th, 1865.
When Smallwood Hospital was opened in 1895 William Avery was one of the trustees, and
a member of the Board of Management. 46
* Now spelt ‘Cranleigh’ which was in Surrey.
Scene during the singing of the hymns at the opening of the hospital on 25th May 1895 47
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