Future Chatham and community arts organisation Creatabot teamed up in 2021 to digitally engage local people with the heritage of St Bartholomew's Hospital (St Bart's). It was once Britain's oldest surviving hospital that cared for Medway's residents for more than 900 years until its closure in 2016.
As part of the project, we also collected memories from people who worked, lived or stayed at the hospital. These personal stories were collated into a research folder that can be found at the Medway Archives Centre for generations to come.
As part of the project, we also collected memories from people who worked, lived or stayed at the hospital. These personal stories were collated into a research folder that can be found at the Medway Archives Centre for generations to come.
Regular snippets of history, memories & little-known factsHead over to our project's Instagram page to see historic photos, local memories and little-known facts about St Bart's Hospital over its 900+ years in operation.
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This project was a micro-commission for the High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) Cultural Programme pilot led by Medway Council, funded by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and supported by Arts Council England.
HSHAZ is a Medway Council-run project covering the area between Star Hill in Rochester to Sun Pier in Chatham. It is part of a national programme funded by Historic England, working with local people and partners through grant funding to help breathe new life into high streets that are rich in heritage and full of promise. Their work will help unlock the potential of the local area and make them more attractive to residents, businesses, tourists and investors.
HSHAZ is a Medway Council-run project covering the area between Star Hill in Rochester to Sun Pier in Chatham. It is part of a national programme funded by Historic England, working with local people and partners through grant funding to help breathe new life into high streets that are rich in heritage and full of promise. Their work will help unlock the potential of the local area and make them more attractive to residents, businesses, tourists and investors.