Bristol General Hospital entrance
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Bristol General Hospital entrance
Image: © Neil Owen Taken: 23 Nov 2011
In Guinea Street. The hospital dates from 1832, and was partly funded by public subscription. However, it initially faced a lot of resentment from the already-established Bristol Royal Infirmary, whose governors held power over much of the decision making in the city. The gate has an impressive coat of arms - Image] - and there is a benchmark lurking to the right of the entrance: Image See also Image
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Image Location
Latitude
51.447374
Longitude
-2.593236