James House was built in 1969 and is current part of the GreenSquare over 55s portfolio. During its lifetime, it has been owned by North Wiltshire District Council, which transferred their stock of housing to North Wiltshire Housing Association. This became known as Westlea Housing Association, which became part of GreenSquare Group in 2008.
This residential home of 22 flats is named for Dr. Alastair James (1897-1978), who practiced medicine at West Hill House, Calne for 42 years. Dr James retired in 1967 and moved back to Edniburgh with his wife. James first partnered with Dr. Ede for 21 years, before practising as the group of Drs James, Grant and Rivett between 1948 and 1965
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References:
[1] Beale, N., 1998. Is that the Doctor?. 1st ed. Trowbridge: Cromwell Press.
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