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Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum

 
 
ADDRESS
Royal London Hospital, 80-82 Whitechapel High Street, Tower Hamlets, London E1 1BB 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7377 7608 
 
OPENING TIMES
10:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, Archives by appointment
 
PRICES
Free, donations appreciated
 

Nearby Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum

 
 
This exhibition, situated in the crypt of a fine 19th century Gothic church, looks at the history of the Royal London Hospital since its foundation in 1740. It also explores the development of medicine in the East End of London. Every year, the museum hosts one or two temporary displays on historical/health care subjects.

Research facilities for archive users are available.


 

Opening and closing times for Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum

Today (Saturday) Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum is closed.

Monday:

Closed
 
 

Tuesday:

10.00
-
16.30
 
 

Wednesday:

10.00
-
16.30
 
 

Thursday:

10.00
-
16.30
 
 

Friday:

10.00
-
16.30
 
 

Saturday:

Closed
 
 

Sunday:

Closed
 
 
 

Location map of Royal London Hospital Archives and Museum

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