The Royal College of Physicians is the oldest medical college in England. Since its foundation by Henry VIII the RCP has built up a magnificent collection of books, manuscripts, portraits and medical artefacts.
Join a fascinating historical walking tour, exploring the exclusive medical streets of London and visiting the headquarters of the physicians, dentists and anaesthetists.
Led by Blue Badge Guides
Advance booking essential
An exhibition celebrating the life of Hans Sloane runs
5 July-24 December 2010 (closed select days)
1st floor gallery, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, free admission
There is also a series of events including chocolate tasting, botanical drawing classes, fascinating lectures and lots more…
The RCP holds a unique collection of 17th to 19th century portrait prints of people with disabilities.
The project will examine the representation of disabled people's bodies, past and present; and unearth the human stories behind the historical prints.
An exhibition will open at the RCP in January 2011.
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The library holds 30,000 books and pamphlets, including the Dorchester Collection. |
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The College has fine collections of portraits, prints and silver, and displays the Symons Collection of medical instruments and the Hoffbrand Collection of apothecary jars. |
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The collection has manuscripts tracing College history from 1518, and personal papers of key medical figures. |
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The College's acclaimed fifth home in Regent's Park was designed by Sir Denys Lasdun and is Grade I listed. |