DOWN'S HOSPITAL
'Out of the shadows'
By Marilyn Nolan
This a very interesting book about Newhaven Downs Hospital (now Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre). It was written by Harry Gaston who was associated with the Hospital as administrator for many years and has some lovely pictures in it, featuring and mentioning many Newhaven people.
My husband's grandfather (George Alce Foord - ex stationmaster at Tidemills Stations) died in the hospital in 1949 when it was called Hill House, a hospital for the elderly. My husband Patrick now works there as a Porter/Driver.
It was written in 1997, but I am sure you could still get copies of it - Patrick says he thinks they have some copies at the Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre (I believe I got my copy at the Newhaven Museum) it was priced at £3.99. If you are unable to find it anywhere, I would willingly lend it to anyone (as long as I get it back!!)