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St Katharines Hospital
St Katharines by the Tower (full name Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of St. Katharine by the Tower) was a medieval church and hospital next to the Tower of London. The establishment was founded in 1147[1] and the buildings demolished in 1825 to build St Katharine Docks Date: 1875
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1825 1875 Build Collegiate Demolished Docks Establishment Founded Katharine Katharines
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This evocative photograph, taken in 1875, captures the remnants of St Katharine's Hospital, also known as the Royal Hospital and Collegiate Church of St Katharine by the Tower, in London. The medieval institution, which was founded in 1147, was once a significant part of the city's history and provided care for the sick and the poor. The buildings, which included a church and a hospital, were situated next to the Tower of London and were renowned for their architectural beauty and spiritual significance. The hospital's origins can be traced back to the 12th century when it was established by Queen Matilda, the wife of King Henry I, to provide care for pilgrims and the sick. Over the centuries, the hospital underwent numerous expansions and renovations, and by the 18th century, it had become a prestigious institution, attracting wealthy benefactors and renowned architects. However, by the mid-19th century, the hospital's fortunes began to decline, and in 1825, the buildings were demolished to make way for the construction of St Katharine Docks. This photograph, taken over five decades after the demolition, captures the haunting beauty of the ruins, which still stand as a testament to the hospital's rich history and the architectural heritage of medieval London. The photograph's intriguing composition, with the Gothic arches of the ruins framing the modern buildings in the background, invites the viewer to reflect on the passage of time and the enduring power of history to shape our understanding of the world around us.
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