London Bridge Alcove, Guy's Hospital, London, UK
Posted by: Team Sieni
N 51° 30.212 W 000° 05.265
30U E 702112 N 5709843
An alcove from the mediaeval London Bridge that was demolished in 1832.
Waymark Code: WM9H9X
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/22/2010
Views: 4
Having stood for 600 years the old London Bridge was demolished in 1832 [1]
This alcove, which is a listed building [2] was removed and originally used as a shelter for convalescing patients. It now houses a statue of the poet John Keats[3]
There is another, similar, alcove in Victoria park in East London[4]
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Engineering Timelines
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British Listed Buildings Online
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London SE1 Website Article on the unveiling of the statue
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Hackney Wick Blog
Type: Remnant
Fee: No
Hours: The quadrangle is open to the public, but I believe it is locked at night, and possibly Sundays.
Related URL: [Web Link]
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