Tollington Park to King's
Road
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The Princess Royal House
The TA Centre
London Road
Stonecott Hill
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9HG
Telephone: 020 8355 3691 |
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The Princess Christian Army Nursing Reserve was founded
by H.R.H. Princess Christian and Mrs. Bedford-Fenwick in the Council
Chamber of the Association. It was through being founders of the
first Territorial Reserve Nursing Service that the present executives
approached the Duke of York's Headquarters requesting accommodation
when it became necessary to move from Upper Tollington Park at
Finsbury
Park in 1995. The Authorities allowed the Association to rent
offices to continue the work of the Association administering
the charities. |
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Many of us will remember with affection the RBNA
premises in North London. For so many years with the unflappable
and invincible Mrs Vosterman at the helm, the house became a temporary
home rather than simply somewhere to stay in London. In its own
way the RBNA became a cultural cross-roads, exchanging ideas on
the various aspects of our profession and countless lively discussions
took place. It was a pleasure to meet colleagues from around the
world, often renewing friendships cultivated over the years. |
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After Mrs Vosterman's death in 1990, members of the
Committee rallied to help keep the Club open and a debt of gratitude
is owed to those willing ladies who helped at this difficult time.
The high cost of major structural repairs and maintenence made it
impracticable to continue at these premises and, sadly, the house
had to be sold in 1996. With this departure, a fondly remembered
chapter in the RBNA's history was brought to an end. |
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Union Jack Club |
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Members of RBNA are welcomed at the Union Jack club
which is situated in Waterloo Road, opposite Waterloo Station. Members
are requested to state that they are honorary members when booking
and to show their RBNA Membership card when checking in to the club.
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The Waterloo area provides excellent underground and
bus services to all parts of the capital. |