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Priory of Elsing Spital

London, City of London, Greater London, England

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    London, City of London, Greater London England
    Coordinates: 51.51065, -0.12478
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This hospital was built on the grounds of St. Mary within Cripplegate. Founded in 1331 by William Elsing, a London mercer, it was dedicated to serving the city's blind beggars.

Blind or paralysed priests were to be given priority. In 1340, it was decided that the hospital would be under the control of five Austin Canons governed by a prior elected by them. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, the hospital was closed. The area was heavily damaged by German bombs during World War II. Today only the tower remains.

This hospital was built on the grounds of St. Mary within Cripplegate. Founded in 1331 by William Elsing, a London mercer, it was dedicated to serving the city's blind beggars.

Blind or paralysed priests were to be given priority. In 1340, it was decided that the hospital would be under the control of five Austin Canons governed by a prior elected by them. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII, the hospital was closed. The area was heavily damaged by German bombs during World War II. Today only the tower remains.

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