In 1941 the Red Cross and St. John Ambulance took over the big house at Combe Bank rent-free from the ‘Society of Holy Child Jesus’ for ‘the duration of hostilities’ as a RAF convalescent hospital. They also took over a big house near Swanley which became the Parkwood Auxiliary Hospital and Convalescent Home for convalescent servicemen, especially ...
Reference: WH0741
