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Bartholomews Collection

St Bartholomew's Hospital, located in London, holds a rich history within its walls

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Quadrangle

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Quadrangle Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, Henry VIII Gate 1886

St Bartholomews Hospital, Henry VIII Gate 1886
St Bartholomews Hospital, Henry VIII Gate, completed in 1702, entrance to the hospital continues to be the main public entrance;

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Museum

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Museum
A view of the medical museum at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The room is packed with shelves and display cases containing medical specimens, most of them in glass jars

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Surgery Waiting Hall

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Surgery Waiting Hall
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Surgery Waiting Hall. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Mary Ward

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Mary Ward
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Mary Ward. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Staircase

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Staircase
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Staircase with wall painting by Hogarth - now extensively restored to its former glory. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - An operating Theatre

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - An operating Theatre
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - An operating Theatre. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Dispensary

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - The Dispensary
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - The Dispensary Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Entrance to St Bartholomews Hospital in Smithfield, London

Entrance to St Bartholomews Hospital in Smithfield, London Date: early 1900s

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Bartholomews Hospital, London

Bartholomews Hospital, London

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Bartholomew's Hospital London Victorian period

Bartholomew's Hospital London Victorian period

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Dr Christopher James Davis House Surgeon St Bartholomew's

Dr Christopher James Davis House Surgeon St Bartholomew's
Dr, Christopher, James, Davis, House, Surgeon, St, Bartholomew's, Hospital, The, Family, Friend, magazine, April, 1871, , 13974348

Background imageBartholomews Collection: John Hunter

John Hunter (1728 - 1893), Scottish surgeon, one of the most distinguished scientists and surgeons of his day. He assisted his brother

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St. Bartholomew Hospital

St. Bartholomew Hospital
The west entrance of St. Bartholomew Hospital, London, showing the gatehouse which was built in 17002 with a statue of Henry VIII. Date: late 1890s

Background imageBartholomews Collection: View of St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London. Date: 1750

View of St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London. Date: 1750

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield, London

St Bartholomews Hospital, West Smithfield, London Date: circa 1900

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital

Guy Fawkes in Effigy, Bartholomews Hospital and Smithfield Market. Children begging with an effigy of Guy Fawkes on 5 November 39, men bringing a patient on a stretcher into St

Background imageBartholomews Collection: The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes

The Enraged Ox, the Dustman and the Taking of Guy Fawkes. Boy chased by an angry bull near Smithfield market 36, dustman with horse-drawn cart removing rubbish 37

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomew-the-Great

St Bartholomew-the-Great
Engaving depicting St Bartholomew-the-Great in 1737. The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, is a medieval church in Smithfield within the City of London

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Canonbury Tower

Canonbury Tower
Engaving depicting Canonbury Tower circa 1800. The manor house of Canonbury was constructed by William Bolton of St Bartholomews Priory between 1509 and 1532. The tower was added in the 1590s

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Brighton and Hove BN1 1 Map

Brighton and Hove BN1 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Brighton and Hove BN1 1

Background imageBartholomews Collection: St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Smithfield Ward

St Bartholomews Hospital, London - Smithfield Ward
St Bartholomews Hospital, Farringdon, City of London - Smithfield Ward. Date: circa 1907

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Exterior of St Bartholomews church 1886

Exterior of St Bartholomews church 1886
Exterior of St Bartholomews church. 1886

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Picture No. 10983624

Picture No. 10983624
St Bartholomew Church - Norman tower and double saddleback in winter snow Fingest, The Chilterns, UK Date:

Background imageBartholomews Collection: Three Injured firemen taken to Barts Hospital

Three Injured firemen taken to Barts Hospital
Following a fire that occurred in a flour wharf in Commercial Road, Whitechapel, three injured firemen (right) are placed in a senior officers staff car



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St Bartholomew's Hospital, located in London, holds a rich history within its walls. The Quadrangle of this renowned institution stands as a testament to centuries of medical excellence and care. As you step through the Henry VIII Gate, built in 1886, you are transported back in time to an era where medicine was still evolving. Inside the hospital lies The Museum, a treasure trove of medical artifacts and knowledge, and is here that one can delve into the fascinating past of St Bartholomew's Hospital and witness how it has shaped modern healthcare practices. The entrance to St Bartholomew's Hospital in Smithfield welcomes patients seeking solace and healing. For generations, this iconic establishment has been at the forefront of medical advancements, offering hope to those who enter its doors. During the Victorian period, Bartholomew's Hospital played a pivotal role in revolutionizing medicine. Dr Christopher James Davis House Surgeon dedicated his life to saving others within these very halls. One cannot speak about St Bartholomew's without mentioning John Hunter, an influential figure whose contributions paved the way for surgical innovation. His legacy lives on within these walls as a constant reminder of what can be achieved with passion and dedication. Dating back to 1750, we catch a glimpse of St Bartholomew's Hospital standing tall amidst the bustling City of London. Its grandeur serves as a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking treatment and care. Every year on St Bartholomew's Day, we celebrate not only this remarkable institution but also pay homage to its patron saint - Saint Bartholomew himself. This day reminds us all that compassion and healing go hand in hand when it comes to providing exceptional healthcare services. Intriguingly enough, even autopsies have played their part within these hallowed halls during the seventeenth century. They served as invaluable learning experiences for physicians striving to understand the intricacies of the human body.