Building    From 1835 

St Mark's Hospital

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A hospital specialising in intestinal disorders. Founded by Frederick Salmon to treat patients with anorectal disorders (anus and rectum) - always good to learn a new word. It was one of the first specialist hospitals. Now part of the NHS.

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Site of St Mark's Hospital, founded by Frederick Salmon, 1835. City of London

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