We end our journey at the former church of St Philip with St Augustine. The building is now the Medical Library and has been extensively restored. The church was completed in 1892 shortly after Joseph’s death. The museum is located in the crypt at the eastern end of the church and tells the story of the Royal London Hospital and the development of medicine in the East End. Joseph Merrick is featured in the display amongst notable figures such as Edith Cavell, Eva Lückes and there is material on the Whitechapel Murders of 1888.

You are now at the end of the walking tour. If you are here during opening hours, please come in to the museum where you can see objects connected to this story and find out more about the history of the Royal London Hospital and medicine in the East End. Enter through the gates and go down to the door at the bottom of the ramp.

THE ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL MUSEUM

Museum located in former church crypt which tells the story of England's largest voluntary hospital from 1740 and the history of healthcare in London's East End.

THE ROYAL LONDON HOSPITAL MUSEUM

The Royal London Hospital Museum