Erection date: 1861
{On a nearby modern plaque:}
The London Bridge niche. Portland stone. The stone niche was purchased by Guy's Hospital for 10 guineas and installed in 1861.
Maintained by Guy's and St Thomas' Charity
SE1, Great Maze Pond, Guy's Hospital - the Colonnade
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
Four stone bridges have spanned the Thames at this point. The first was built...
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London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
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London Bridge alcove at Guy's Hospital
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The foundation stone is below the window on the right; the clock projects from the wall even further to the right, outside our photo.
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