Endowed Hospitals Established in the 18th Century

Endowed Hospitals Established in the 18th Century

1. Addenbrooke's Hospital 1766

   • Cambridge
   • Dr Addenbrooke left a will with funds to set up a hospital

2. Royal Infirmary Hospital 1752

   • Manchester
   • Funded by Charles White (physician) and Joseph Bancroft (industrialist)

3. The General Hospital 1779

   • Birmingham
   • Donations from wealthy landowners and industrialists

4. Westminster Hospital 1719

   • London
   • Funded by a private bank, C. Hoare and Co

5. Guy's Hospital 1724

   • London
   • Inheritance of a wealthy businessman, Thomas Guy

6. Royal Infirmary Hospital 1729

   • Edinburgh
   • Donated funds from wealthy Edinburgh patrons

7. Royal Infirmary Hospital 1735

   • Paul Fisher, a wealthy city merchant, funded this hospital
   • Bristol

8. The Founding Hospital 1739

   • Bloomsbury, London
   • Founded by sea captain, Thomas Coram. Hospital to look after deserted young children