1898
The vicar of St Edmund’s church proposes building a hospital to serve this remote rural area. The monies are raised through subscriptions and donations to buy land on the Town Farm opposite the church, and pay the costs of construction.
1903
In a special church service, the Bishop of Ipswich, attended by a marching band, opens the hospital.
1930
Within 30 years of its opening, extensions are added as need for its services increase.