The exposition of the museum of the Royal London Hospital covers the entire history of the hospital. And it is interesting not only physicians, but also to anyone who wants to get to know London.

Hospital (first it was called the infirmary) was opened in 1740, seven businessmen and philanthropists for the treatment of merchant seamen and craftsmen. More than two hundred years, she lived only on donations, while in 1948, the state does not finance its beginning. In the XVIII century, the hospital moved twice and eventually stayed on Whitechapel Road, where there is now.

The fall from the Newark Museum Street. Located in the crypt of the Church of the XIX century, it was opened to the public in 2002. Museum rather big: There are surgical instruments and other medical equipment the past centuries, various kinds of hospital uniforms, medals, paintings, books and documents. Among the unusual artifacts - UV lamp, used for the treatment of King George V in 1928, and dentures made for George Washington.

Visitors always interested in a section of forensic medicine. In particular, there are exhibited original documents relating to the mysterious "uaytchepelskih killings." The killer called Jack the Ripper because he cut the throat of the victims, the abdomen was opened and removed the internal organs. Hospital surgeon Thomas Horrocks Oupensho assisted in the investigation and received a letter - it is assumed that from the killer. A copy of the letter is exhibited in a glass case next to other documents and a copy of a surgical blade, which is thought to have acted Jack the Ripper. Also among the exhibits section - documents relating to famous killers of Dr. Crippen and John Christie (who killed at least eight women).

The section dedicated to Joseph Merrick, is the sad story of the short life of the "Elephant Man". Because of the unique combination of several diseases Merrick's body was horribly deformed huge growths, and a thick, rough, like an elephant's skin hung baggy folds. This intelligence has been stored, and a dreadful appearance hiding a subtle sense of suffering soul. The last years of his life Merrick lived at the Royal London Hospital, made friends with the doctor Frederick Trivzom was not only takes care of compassionate nurses, but also many members of high society. In 27 years, he died of asphyxia when lying asleep, not sitting, as usual, and heavy head, leaning, broken neck. The museum exhibits photographs and personal belongings Merrick, including a hat with a veil and made them a paper model of the cathedral in Mainz.