Description

TQ 3081 SE
60/1
24.2.58

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
LINCOLN'S INN FIELDS, WC2
Nos 39 to 43 (consec):
The Royal College of Surgeons

G.V.
II*

Institutional headquarters. 1835-39 rebuild by Charles Barry of George Dance
the younger's college of 1806-13, re-using the latter's portico; attic storeys
and wings of 1888-89 by Stephen Salter and the heavy upper angle pavilions of
1937. Portland stone and brick, slate roof. Barry-Dance Neo-classicism,
modified by the later alterations. 3 storeys, basement and 2-attic storeys. 13
windows wide. Central hexastyle giant Ionic portico (the columns fluted by
Barry) supporting entablature and screening central entrance and flanking
windows. Recessed sashes in architraves Giant pilasters added to wings and the
wreathed circular attic windows added by Salter. The interior retains Barry's
vestibule, articulated by Greek Doric columns , and his fine library with
fitted bookcases, divided by pilasters and with gallery with cast iron
balustrade. Inner hall with statue of John Hunter by Weekes, 1864; in corridor
busts of Baillie by Nollekens and of John Hunter by Flaxman, 1805.

Survey of London; Vol III

Listing NGR: TQ3081081285

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Royal College of Surgeons of England at Wikipedia
• Royal College of Surgeons of England official website
• Wikidata Q1584160

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