Founded as part of the new hospital in Paddington. It merged with Imperial College in 1988 and again with the Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997. Notable alumni include Sir Alexander Fleming and Sir Roger Bannister.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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St Mary's Hospital Medical School
Rectal surgeon. Born in Bath. Founded St Marks Hospital. Died at home near Droitwich.
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It was saved from demolition by the Hammersmith and Fulham Historic Buildings Group and was converted to offices.
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English Heritage (officially the English Heritage Trust) is a charity that manages over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. These include prehistoric sites, medieval castles, Roman forts,...
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