Historical Architectural Views

A collection of 19th-century engravings depicting various architectural landmarks, including libraries, universities, and hospitals, showcasing detailed structures and bustling surroundings.

New Physicians' Hall, Edinburgh, 1845. Offices of the Royal College of Physicians in Queen Street, designed by Thomas Hamilton. 'The top figure of the facade is that of Hygeia, the Goddess of Health. The other two represent Aesculapius and Hippocrates. They are sculptured by Mr. Alexander Ritchie...'. The RCPE was formed by royal charter in 1681, which '...excluded any but licentiates from practising medicine under a penalty of forty shillings...The College also had the unenviable privilege of searching and inspecting..."all drugs and medicine...and such as shall be found bad and unwholes
New Physicians' Hall, Edinburgh, 1845. Offices of the Royal College of Physicians in Queen Street, designed by Thomas Hamilton. 'The top figure of the facade is that of Hygeia, the Goddess of Health. The other two represent Aesculapius and Hippocrates. They are sculptured by Mr. Alexander Ritchie...'. The RCPE was formed by royal charter in 1681, which '...excluded any but licentiates from practising medicine under a penalty of forty shillings...The College also had the unenviable privilege of searching and inspecting..."all drugs and medicine...and such as shall be found bad and unwholes