The Courtyard

The courtyard that passes through the sanctuary of St Guy's Hospital.

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell

At last I've finally seen them.  Peter Pan and Tinkerbell have been behind hoardings for a couple of years.  They stand at the entrance to Great Ormonds children's hospital blowing kisses of magic.

Pondering

Sitting in front of the war memorial at St Bartholomew's  Hospital (St Bart's) contemplating.

This is the oldest hospital in London and the current building still occupies the original site.  Founded in 1123 its founder lies in a tomb in the church across the road.  During the middle ages it was known as a place that took care of the poor.  In the 18th century the principles of modern surgery were developed here.  Now it is an NHS (National Health Service) hospital.

It survived the great fire of London and the blitz of WWII although the still bear the bullet holes from the latter.

Keats in the Garden

A tribute to John Keats in the garden of Guy's Hospital, Southwark. Keats trained as a surgeon-apothecary here 1815-16.

Garden Guys Hospital

A peaceful spot in Guy's Hospital (Southwark) with a statue of Viscount Nuffield, a Victorian benefactor. The hospital one of the oldest in the world, its history dates back to 1170. A charitable hospital until coming under the National Health Service (NHS) in 1993. It survived the black plague, the war of the roses, the great fire of London, the blitz. Think I'll head straight there for the next major catastrophe!