What NHS hospital in London was founded in 1721? Cryptic crossword puzzle answer solved

Home to some of the UK’s oldest hospitals, many of London’s medical institutions date back a fair few centuries.

The oldest in the city and the UK is St Bartholomew's Hospital which first opened its doors to Londoners in 1123.

Since then the capital has welcomed some of the country’s most famous hospitals from St Thomas’ and Great Ormond Street.

But which of London’s hospitals was founded in 1721?

In the early years of the Georgian era when George I was on the throne London was starting to take shape as the big city we know today.

In fact during his 13 year reign which ended in 1727 following his death, London welcomed a total of two general hospitals.

The first was Westminster hospital in 1719 with the second founded just two years later in 1721.

What NHS hospital in London was founded in 1721?

Guy’s Hospital was founded in 1721. Located opposite London's tallest building The Shard the spot is named after philanthropist Thomas Guy who helped establish it.

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