Royal Naval Hospital Collection

New Royal Naval Hospital, Hong-Kong (engraving)
1620953 New Royal Naval Hospital, Hong-Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Royal Naval Hospital, Hong-Kong)

The Troubles in Crete, the Care of British Wounded (b / w photo)
1063860 The Troubles in Crete, the Care of British Wounded (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles in Crete)

The Royal Naval Hospital, Malta, the Sick Quarters of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred (engraving)
1588263 The Royal Naval Hospital, Malta, the Sick Quarters of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Hospital)

The Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich, London (engraving)
586018 The Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich)

Bust of the Right Honourable Sir J Pakington, Baronet, MP, recently placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital
1612262 Bust of the Right Honourable Sir J Pakington, Baronet, MP, recently placed in the Museum of the Royal Naval Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School

Ascension Island, British Naval Station, in the South Atlantic Ocean (engraving)
1595639 Ascension Island, British Naval Station, in the South Atlantic Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascension Island, British Naval Station)

View of Greenwich Hospital with residents in the foreground, London, 1830

View of the fire at Greenwich Hospital, London, on the morning of 2nd January, 1779

Greenwich Hospital from the Isle of Dogs, London, c1792. View with figures and cattle in the foreground and ships and boats on the River Thames

Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Artist: John Augustus Atkinson
Greenwich Pensioners, 1808. Two figures, one seated and the other standing

The Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, London, 1838. View from the water

A Greenwich Pensioner, c1800. The man, with a wooden leg and a crutch under one arm, points to the Greenwich Hospital across the River Thames

View of Greenwich Hospital from the Isle of Dogs, London, c1800. Artist:s Malgo
View of Greenwich Hospital from the Isle of Dogs, London, c1800

View of the Hall of Greenwich Hospital, London, 1804. Artist: James Sargant Storer
View of the Hall of Greenwich Hospital, London, 1804

Interior view of the new chapel, Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, London, c1790. Artist
Interior view of the new chapel, Royal Naval Hospital, Greenwich, London, c1790

Lord Nelson lying in state in the painted chamber at Greenwich Hospital, London, 1806

Greenwich Hospital, London, 1734. Artist: William Henry Toms
Greenwich Hospital, London, 1734. View of Greenwich Hospital, with a barge on the River Thames in the foreground and Greenwich Park in the distance

Royal Aquatic Excursion to Greenwich Hospital, 1838. The River Thames is crowded with colourful barges and steamboats, with the Royal Naval Hospital on the opposite bank

Her Majesty walking through the guard of honour of nurses of RN Hospital, Hull, 20th century
Queen Mary visiting the Royal Naval Hospital, Hull, Humberside, World War I, 1914-1918. The Queen walking through a guard of honour of nurses. Stereoscopic card detail

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"Journey through the Royal Naval Hospitals: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time and explore the remarkable legacy of the Royal Naval Hospitals. From Hong Kong to Malta, London to Gibraltar, these institutions played a vital role in caring for British servicemen during times of war and peace. In an enchanting engraving of the New Royal Naval Hospital in Hong Kong, we witness a grand structure that stood as a beacon of hope for sailors seeking medical care. Meanwhile, a black-and-white photograph captures the Troubles in Crete, showcasing the dedicated efforts put forth by hospital staff to tend to wounded British soldiers. Delving deeper into history, an engraving reveals the Sick Quarters of His Royal Highness Prince Alfred at The Royal Naval Hospital in Malta. This glimpse into royal treatment showcases both luxury and compassion towards those who served their country with honor. Closer to home, we find ourselves at Greenwich Hospital in London – a majestic establishment depicted through various engravings over time. One such image portrays residents against its stunning backdrop while another shows us the devastating fire that engulfed this historic site on that fateful morning in 1779. Moving beyond England's shores, Ascension Island emerges as a strategic British naval station amidst vast South Atlantic waters. An engraving transports us there and invites contemplation about life on this remote outpost where sailors found solace amid isolation. Returning once more to Greenwich Hospital but from different perspectives - one from Isle of Dogs and another from 1838 - we witness how it evolved over centuries while remaining steadfast as an emblematic institution serving seafarers' needs. Finally, our journey concludes with John Augustus Atkinson's poignant artwork capturing Greenwich Pensioners in 1808. These weathered faces tell stories etched deep within their souls - tales of bravery and sacrifice deserving recognition within these hallowed walls.