Statue of Thomas Guy, Bronze statue at Guy's Hospital, London, England.
The Statue of Thomas Guy is a bronze figure in formal dress positioned on a stone pedestal at the entrance of Guy's Hospital in Southwark. Created by sculptor Peter Scheemakers, the monument features an inscription and stands as a Grade II listed structure in the hospital's forecourt near London Bridge.
Sculptor Peter Scheemakers created this memorial in 1734 to honor Thomas Guy, who had established the hospital through substantial financial support. The monument was erected to commemorate the philanthropist's role in founding one of London's important medical institutions.
The statue stands in the hospital forecourt where visitors and patients pass by regularly, making it part of daily public spaces in this part of London. It represents how cities commemorate those who founded medical institutions, while also serving as a point for discussing the complexities of historical philanthropy.
The monument is located in the forecourt of Guy's Hospital in the Borough of Southwark, within easy walking distance of London Bridge station. Access is straightforward as the statue stands in a public area of the hospital grounds, visible from the surrounding streets.
Interpretation boards were installed around the statue in 2022 to provide context about Thomas Guy's connections to the transatlantic slave trade. These additions allow visitors to understand the fuller story behind the philanthropist and the sources of his wealth.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1734
Creator: Peter Scheemakers
GPS coordinates: 51.50429,-0.08794
Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25
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