Erection date: 1861
{On the frieze above the pillars:}
Saint Bartholomew's Hospital,
Founded by Rahere AD 1102. Refounded by King Henry VIII AD 1546.
This building was erected AD 1842.
Mathias Prime Lucas Esqre., Alderman, President.
Thomas Helps Esqre. Treasurer. Philip Hardwick RA Architect.
And enlarged AD 1861
The Right Honble. William Cubitt, Lord Mayor President.
William Foster White Esqre., Treasurer. P. C. Hardwick Architect.
Site: St Bart's Hospital: Wallace & Marian Martyrs & Peasants' Revolt (4 memorials)
EC1, West Smithfield, St Bartholomew's Hospital
The front elevation of this building is very odd, especially at the roof-line. To end up like this it must have an interesting history. The frieze inscription above the pillars must have been installed when the building was enlarged. At ground floor level there are 3 blanked-off window bays, just perfect for memorials, left to right: Peasants' Revolt, Wallace, Marian Martyrs.
