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Future Chatham and community arts organisation Creatabot have teamed up to digitally share historical information about St. Bartholomew's Hospital - once Britain's oldest surviving hospital that cared for the people of Medway for over 900 years until its closure in 2016.
As part of our project, we're also collecting memories from people who worked or received care in the hospital, including those who lived in the residential quarters. It's hoped that as these stories are collected it inspires some creative responses through different forms of artwork to what is simply referred to locally as ‘St. Bart's’.
As part of our project, we're also collecting memories from people who worked or received care in the hospital, including those who lived in the residential quarters. It's hoped that as these stories are collected it inspires some creative responses through different forms of artwork to what is simply referred to locally as ‘St. Bart's’.
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Regular snippets of history, memories & little-known factsStill curious to dig deeper into the history of St. Bart's?
Head over to our project's Instagram page to see regular snippets of historical information, personal memories and little-known facts about St. Bart's Hospital over its 900+ years in operation. |
Stayed, worked or lived in St. Bartholomew’s Hospital? Or know someone who has?
We’d love to hear your stories, memories and experiences of Medway’s iconic former hospital, locally known as ‘St. Barts’. Any old photos or videos you may have are particularly welcome!
- By post: St. Bart's Project, Intra, 337 - 341 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1DA
- By email: stbartsproject@gmail.com
- By social media: @FutureChatham on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or @StBartsHospitalProject on Instagram
This project is 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.
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