Erection date: 1861
{On a nearby modern plaque:}
The London Bridge niche. Portland stone. The stone niche was purchased by Guy's Hospital for 10 guineas and installed in 1861.
Maintained by Guy's and St Thomas' Charity
SE1, Great Maze Pond, Guy's Hospital - the Colonnade
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
Four stone bridges have spanned the Thames at this point. The first was built...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
It can trace its origins back to 1553, when King Edward VI re-established St ...
Founded by Thomas Guy in concept in 1721 but it was not until 6 January 1725 ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
Unveiled by Andrew Motion, author of a Keats biography. The quotation comes ...
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Actor. Born Christopher Frank Carandini Lee in Belgravia. After war service in various parts of Europe he took up acting, although at first he was told he was too tall. In films he is best remember...
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