Summary
Two murals by William Hogarth are now open to the public at St Bartholomew’s Hospital after a restoration project costing £9.5 million. The hospital's Great Hall and Hogarth Stair, part of a building designed in the 1730s, can be visited two days a week. This effort is part of the hospital's anniversary celebrations and aims to connect its medical history with cultural heritage.
Key Facts
- Two murals by William Hogarth are open to the public after a £9.5 million restoration.
- The murals are located in the Great Hall and Hogarth Stair at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
- The building, designed by James Gibbs in the 1730s, is a Grade I-listed structure.
- The renovation is linked to the hospital's 900th anniversary celebration in 2023.
- The North Wing, built in 1732, previously prioritized medical areas over heritage.
- The project transformed the building into a visitor attraction, cultural venue, and event space.
- William Hogarth painted these works to show that an English artist could excel in large-scale painting.
- Additional restorations include a banquet room, baroque gatehouse, and a king's statue.
