Mile End Hospital

Mile End Hospital is a Grade II listed medical facility in East London offering rehabilitation services, mental health care, and diagnostic centers. The site specializes in early cancer diagnosis and provides comprehensive support for the surrounding communities.

The facility originated as a workhouse infirmary in 1859 and was renamed Old Town Infirmary in 1883. It became part of the National Health Service in 1948 when the modern healthcare system began.

The hospital maintains strong connections with East London communities through its specialized departments, educational programs, and local health initiatives.

The site is walkable and clearly organized into different medical service areas. Visitors should allow time to navigate between departments as the facility is spread across multiple sections.

Bedrock Radio has broadcast from within the hospital since 2022, sharing health information with local residents. The station creates a connection between medical care and direct community communication.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Inception: 1859

Part of: National Health Service

Website: https://bartshealth.nhs.uk/mile-end

GPS coordinates: 51.52475,-0.04304

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:45