The Royal London Hospital has been central to London life since 1740, when it was established—supported by donations—to help the desperate condition of the poor. That history has put a lot of cool material in its hodgepodge archive, including letters by unfairly forgotten hero nurse Edith Cavell, forensic files from the Jack the Ripper case, a portion of George Washington’s false teeth, and personal belongings of Joseph “The Elephant Man” Merrick, the sweet but luckless soul who lived in rooms on the premises until his death at age 27. You’ll see it all, plus lot of skin-crawling archaic medical instruments that will fascinate anyone who works in modern healthcare. This place can keep funky hours; it’s always smart to call ahead.
London
Travel Guide
London› Attraction
The Royal London Hospital Museum
St Augustine with St Philip's Church, Newark St., E1, London, England
Our Rating
Neighborhood
East London
Hours
Tues–Fri 10am–4pm
Transportation
Tube: Whitechapel or Aldgate East
Phone
020/7377-7608
Prices
Free admission (suggested donation)
Web site
The Royal London Hospital Museum

Map
St Augustine with St Philip's Church, Newark St., E1 London England LondonNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.