Statue of Thomas Guy, Bronze statue at Guy's Hospital, London, England.
The bronze figure depicts Thomas Guy in formal attire, standing upright on a stone pedestal with an inscription at the entrance of Guy's Hospital.
Peter Scheemakers created this commemorative statue in 1734 to honor Thomas Guy, who founded Guy's Hospital through his substantial financial contributions.
The statue reflects the complex relationship between historical medical philanthropy and wealth accumulated through connections to the South Sea Company.
Visitors can find the Grade II listed monument in the forecourt of Guy's Hospital, near London Bridge station in the Borough of Southwark.
In 2022, interpretation boards were installed around the statue to provide context about Thomas Guy's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1734
Creator: Peter Scheemakers
GPS coordinates: 51.50429,-0.08794
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:06
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