Plaque

Royal College of Physicians - EC4

Inscription

Site of the Royal College of Physicians, 1674 - 1825.
The Corporation of the City of London

Site: Royal College of Physicians - EC4 (1 memorial)

EC4, Warwick Lane

This plaque is on a very dull building next door to the actual site of the Physicians' building, now occupied by the splendid 1888 red brick Cutlers' Hall. Frieze by Creswick. See Ornamental Passions for details of the terracotta frieze.

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Royal College of Physicians

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Corporation of the City of London

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