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Middlesex Hospital

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Opened first in 1745 on Windmill Street and moved to Mortimer Street, Fitzrovia in 1757 where new wings were added over time. Between June 1928 and May 1935 it was completely rebuilt on the same site. The building closed in 2005, was demolished 2008 and in 2012 the site is still empty.

2014: the luxury development of "Fitzroy Place" is nearing completion and a battle is being fought to ensure that the only building retained, the lovely Middlesex Hospital Chapel, is allowed to keep that name, partly to ensure that the existence of the hospital is remembered.

2024: the naming battle was lost and it is the Fitzrovia Chapel that is open to the public and where small, free, exhibitions are held.

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Middlesex Hospital

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Fitzrovia local mural

Cynthia Williams was added in 2000.

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Fitzrovia Mural

A montage of scenes, all relevant to the area at the time: construction activ...

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Middlesex Hospital and Barnato and Joel

We had not heard of the Barnato-Joel family before coming across this plaque....

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Middlesex Hospital - Broderip Ward - gone

{Beneath the coat of arms of the Middlesex Hospital:} This plaque was unveile...

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PP - 4N - Lucas

William Freer Lucas, MRCS, LLD, at Middlesex Hospital risked poison for himse...

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