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"Exploring the Rich History of the College of Physicians: A Glimpse into 18th and 19th Century Medical Advancements" Step back in time to the year 1888

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: New Physicians Hall, Edinburgh, 1845. Creator: Unknown

New Physicians Hall, Edinburgh, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New Physicians Hall, Edinburgh, 1845. Offices of the Royal College of Physicians in Queen Street, designed by Thomas Hamilton. The top figure of the facade is that of Hygeia, the Goddess of Health

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria

The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankmen Creator: Durand
The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankment, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: New Examination Hall of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Physicans, Victoria Embankment, 1886

New Examination Hall of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and Physicans, Victoria Embankment, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The New Examination Hall of the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians on the Victoria Embankment, London, 1886. From "The Graphic

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Dr. Alderson delivering the Harveian Oration, in the Theatre of the Royal College of Physicians

Dr. Alderson delivering the Harveian Oration, in the Theatre of the Royal College of Physicians, 185 Creator: Unknown
Dr. Alderson delivering the Harveian Oration, in the Theatre of the Royal College of Physicians, 1854. Sir James Alderson, physician to St

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Conversazione at the Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Conversazione at the Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Conversazione at the Royal College of Physicians, Pall Mall East, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Sir George Burrows, MD, Baronet, President of the College of Physicians (engraving)

Sir George Burrows, MD, Baronet, President of the College of Physicians (engraving)
1589510 Sir George Burrows, MD, Baronet, President of the College of Physicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir George Burrows, MD, Baronet)

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (engraving)

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (engraving)
3636135 The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane)

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Dr J Russell Reynolds, FRS, the New President of the College of Physicians (engraving)

Dr J Russell Reynolds, FRS, the New President of the College of Physicians (engraving)
1627620 Dr J Russell Reynolds, FRS, the New President of the College of Physicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr J Russell Reynolds, FRS)

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: College of Physicians in Warwick Lane, the London Hospital in Whitechapel Road

College of Physicians in Warwick Lane, the London Hospital in Whitechapel Road
983873 College of Physicians in Warwick Lane, the London Hospital in Whitechapel Road and the Church of St John the Baptist in the Savoy, London (engraving) by English School

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: The College of Physicians (engraving)

The College of Physicians (engraving)
3636722 The College of Physicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The College of Physicians)

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: From Warwick Lane, May 1, 1790. May 1, 1790. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg

From Warwick Lane, May 1, 1790. May 1, 1790. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
From Warwick Lane, May 1, 1790. [Caricatures of the English]

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Freind, (1675-1728), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Freind, (1675-1728), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Freind, (1675-1728), 1830. John Freind (1675-1728) English physician educated at Westminster School, and Christ Church, Oxford

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Garth, (1661-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Garth, (1661-1719), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Garth, (1661-1719), 1830. Sir Samuel Garth (1661-1719) English physician and poet educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge, a memeber of the College of Physicians

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown

G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. Creator: Unknown
G. Edwards, (1694- 1773), 1830. George Edwards (1694- 1773) English naturalist and ornithologist, he studied natural history

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). Creator: Unknown
The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, (1897). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London. The Cutlerian Theatre in Warwick Lane was an anatomy theatre designed by Robert

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: College of Physicians, Warwick Lane. Interior of the Quadrangle, (c1872). Creator: Unknown

College of Physicians, Warwick Lane. Interior of the Quadrangle, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
College of Physicians, Warwick Lane. Interior of the Quadrangle, (c1872). View of the Royal College of Physicians in the City of London, designed by Christopher Wren. From Old and New London, Vol

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: College of Physicians, London, 1808. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin

College of Physicians, London, 1808. Artist: Augustus Charles Pugin
College of Physicians, London, 1808. The interior of the boardroom with board members at the College of Physicians, London, 1808

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: College Of Physicians Royal College Of Physicians

College Of Physicians Royal College Of Physicians
The College of Physicians. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, London

The College of Physicians, Warwick Lane, 1868, London

Background imageCollege Of Physicians Collection: Royal College of Physicians, 1724 C013 / 5653

Royal College of Physicians, 1724 C013 / 5653
Royal College of Physicians. 18th-century artwork of the courtyard of the College of Physicians at Warwick Lane, London, England



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"Exploring the Rich History of the College of Physicians: A Glimpse into 18th and 19th Century Medical Advancements" Step back in time to the year 1888, where a captivating conversazione took place at the Royal College of Physicians on Pall Mall East. The creator of this event remains unknown, but its impact on medical history is undeniable. Amongst those who graced the halls of this esteemed institution was Sir George Burrows, MD, Baronet. Serving as President of the College of Physicians during that era, his dedication and expertise propelled advancements in healthcare. Delving deeper into history, an engraving reveals another location for the College - Warwick Lane. This depiction transports us to a bygone era when physicians gathered there to exchange knowledge and shape medical practices. Intriguingly, Dr J Russell Reynolds emerges as a prominent figure in our exploration. As he assumes presidency over the College with great honor, his contributions undoubtedly left an indelible mark on medicine. Further engravings showcase not only the physical presence but also highlight significant landmarks associated with this venerable institution. From London Hospital in Whitechapel Road to St John's Baptist Church in Savoy, these images symbolize how intertwined medicine was with society itself. Venturing beyond London's borders brings us to Edinburgh's New Physicians Hall from 1845—a testament to how far-reaching and influential this college became across different regions. Our journey through time wouldn't be complete without acknowledging key figures who shaped medical progress. Sir H. Sloane stands tall as one such luminary whose achievements continue inspiring generations even today. The legacies left behind by Freind, Garth, and G. Edwards further exemplify their invaluable contributions towards advancing medical science during their respective eras.