Founded by Henry VII the Savoy Hospital for poor, needy people, was opened in 1512. The grand structure was the most impressive hospital of its time in the country and the first to benefit from permanent medical staff. In 1642 it became a military hospital, before being converted into barracks (for the Foot Guards) in 1679. A century later, much of the structure was destroyed in a fire; at the time it housed a military infirmary, prison and recruiting station. In the 19th century the remaining hospital buildings were demolished. Published in "Londiniana : or, Reminiscences of the British metropolis..." by Hurst, Chance, and co., 1828-1829 with later hand colouring.
Approx 11cms by 6.5cms.
