Memorial

Moorfields Eye Hospital - opened Moorfields Eye Hospital

Plaque: Moorfields Eye Hospital - opened

This building was opened by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of York on 27th June 1899.

The Duke and Duchess of York went on to become King George V and Queen Mary.

Site: Moorfields Eye Hospital (2 memorials)

N1, City Road

These two inscriptions are either side of the entrance steps. The patient entrance is now around the corner and this grand entrance seems little used.

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Subjects commemorated

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Moorfield Hospital

Moorfields provides some history.

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King George V

Reigned: 1910 - 1936. Married Princess Mary of Teck in 1893.  Shy and solitar...

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Queen Mary (consort)

Wife of George V, grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. Born Princess Victoria M...

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Also at this site

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Moorfields Eye Hospital - foundation stone

This stone was laid by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales on behalf of H.M. the Queen...

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