Christ's Hospital, Newgate Street, City of London, Greater London
A view from Warwick Lane showing horse-drawn vehicles passing along Newgate Street in front of Christ's Hospital. Christ's Hospital was founded in 1547 reusing the buildings of the dissolved Greyfriars Franciscan friary. The 'hospital' was in fact a school for poor fatherless boys and foundlings (orphans). It was established by king Edward VI, the son of Henry VIII. It was also known as the 'Blue Coat' school because of the uniform the boys wore. Much of the hospital was severely damaged in the Great Fire. the Great Hall, formerly the refectory, was rebuilt in 1680, and the Eastern range, or dormitory, in 1705.
