LONDON.

CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.

ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL,

Near the Church of St. Bartholomew-the-Great, was founded by Rahere, in the year 1123. It has accommodation for about 700 patients. The Hospital contains a medical theatre, library, anatomical museum, and pathological theatre, constructed in 1835.

ST. THOMAS'S, LAMBETH,

Founded in the reign of Henry VIII., was formerly situate in High Street, Southwark. This institution has recently been removed to the new and splendid buildings at Lambeth, before referred to, and opened by Her Majesty in person.

GUY'S HOSPITAL,

In St. Thomas's Street, Southwark, was founded in 1721.

ST. GEORGE'S HOSPITAL,

At Hyde Park Corner, was founded in 1733, and rebuilt since 1829. This Hospital accommodates 350 patients. At this establishment outpatients are also relieved.

THE LONDON HOSPITAL,

In the Whitechapel Road, was founded in 1740. About 2,000 persons are relieved here annually.

THE MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL

(CHARLES STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE)

Was founded in 1745; accommodation for about 100 patients; numerous out-patients.

BETHLEHEM HOSPITAL

Was originally founded as a convent. The present buildings were erected at a cost of upwards of £120,000 in 1812-14. This institution is for the reception of pauper lunatics.

ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL,

Situated in Old Street, City Road, is also devoted to the same purpose.

LONDON.

THE COUNTY LUNATIC ASYLUM,

AT HANWELL,

Is also for the reception of pauper lunatics, and affords accommodation to nearly 1,500 patients.

There are in this vast metropolis numerous other charitable institutions of the above kind, devoted to the treatment of every description of disease. They have various incomes, most of them being supported by voluntary contributions. In addition to these there are a large number of Dispensaries, supported in the same manner, which are a source of great good in their respective neighbourhoods.

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PHILANTHROPIC SOCIETIES.

ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY;

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION;

SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS;

FREE DRINKING FOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION;

FOUNDLING HOSPITAL;

MAGDALEN HOSPITAL;

LOCK HOSPITAL;

GUARDIAN SOCIETY ASYLUM;

SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUNG FEMALES;

LONDON FEMALE PENITENTIARY;

BRITISH PENITENT FEMALE REFUGE;

REFORMATORY AND REFUGE UNION;

SOCIETY FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF MENDICITY;

STRANGERS' FRIEND SOCIETY;

SAILORS' HOME;

SOCIETY OF FRIENDS OF FOREIGNERS IN DISTRESS;

HOSPITAL FOR POOR FRENCH PROTESTANTS;

FRENCH BENEVOLENT SOCIETY;

ITALIAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY;

FRIENDS OF POLAND; and

ROYAL BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

LONDON.

THE ASYLUMS FOR THE AGED

Number in all over 100 separate institutions, and comprise colleges, hospitals, and almshouses, in various districts. The most notable are

THE CHARTERHOUSE,

Established in the year 1611, for the maintenance of 80 old men and 44 boys.

THE ROYAL HOSPITAL, CHELSEA,

Was founded by Charles II., under the superintendence of Sir Christopher Wren. Facing the river, it consists of a main structure of red brick and two wings, forming three sides of a square, in the centre of which is a statue of its founder.

GREENWICH HOSPITAL

Was formerly devoted entirely to the old pensioners of the Royal Navy, but a recent enactment has deprived it of more than two-thirds of its inmates, who now mostly reside with their friends, and are allowed an increased income in consequence.

The building is partly used as a Seaman's Hospital, and contains the famous painted hall, the work of Sir James Thornhill, which can be seen gratis on Monday and Friday, and is well worthy of a visit.

EMANUEL COLLEGE

(WESTMINSTER)

Was founded in 1594 by Lady Dacre, for the maintenance of poor men, women, and children.

THE FISHMONGERS' ALMSHOUSES

Are all well endowed. They number nearly 100.

THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS' ASYLUM

Accommodates about 150 inmates.

THE ASYLUM FOR FEMALE ORPHANS

Was instituted in 1758.

Before noticed.

THE FOUNDLING HOSPITAL,

LONDON.

THE ORPHAN WORKING SCHOOL,

THE LONDON ORPHAN ASYLUM,

THE INFANT ORPHAN ASYLUM, &c., &c.

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THE CEMETERIES.

KENSAL GREEN (containing the tombs of the Duke of Sussex and the Princess Sophia); also

HIGHGATE,

ABNEY PARK,

FINCHLEY,

BROMPTON, and

WILLESDEN.

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BATHS AND WASHHOUSES.

The principal of these are situate in

GOULSTON SQUARE,

ST. MARTIN'S-IN-THE-FIELDS,

GEORGE STREET, ST. PANCRAS,

THE MARYLEBONE ROAD; and

the Colosseum Building in Regent's Park, which has been standing, and falling into decay, for so many years, is now about to be converted into the handsomest and most complete suite of baths in the world.

This building will provide ample accommodation for most sumptuous Turkish baths, immense swimming baths of sea and fresh water, and commodious private medicated baths of every description. The surplus land belonging to the building, and extending over two acres, will be laid out as a Winter Garden. The plans have been designed and prepared by Mr. Walter Emden, the architect of some of our latest theatres. This Institution will supply a want long and urgently felt by all residents in the metropolis, and is to be carried out by a company just organized, under the title of "The Colosseum Spa Company, Limited."

TURKISH BATH

(76, JERMYN STREET, ST. JAMES'S).

This building is elegantly constructed, and affords every comfort and luxury.

There are many minor baths of this description in various parts of London.