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Opening of the London Lock Hospital

When
31 January 1747
Where
Grosvenor Place, London
Part of
Opening of the first venereal diseases clinic at London Lock Hospital

The hospital opened on 31 January 1747 at Grosvenor Place, London, as a facility for venereal disease treatment.

Founded by William Bromfeild, the institution opened on 31 January 1747. Located at Grosvenor Place, it was established specifically to treat venereal disease.

Sources

  1. London Lock Hospital Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-02

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