Local Community and History Month

This month we decided to look at Local Community and History here in London's East End where the main two campuses of QMUL are located. On this page we've provided information to essential readings and some interesting information about the University which we think you would be interested to know more about

Our History

Local community and history is something that we are proud of at Queen Mary University of London.

"The London Hospital Medical College was founded in 1785, part of The London Infirmary that served the poor. The People's Palace, opened in 1887, brought accessible education, culture and recreation to the East End – uncovering so much ability that technical education soon blossomed into academic excellence in science, arts and the humanities. St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College can trace its history back nearly 900 years to 1123, the reign of Henry I.

The East End is renowned for its resilience. Continually reinventing and reshaping itself in response to an ever-changing world, it's a part of London that has been a constant scene of social, political and environmental change. By the 19th century, many workers in the capital called the East End home, and at its heart grew an institution committed to providing them with educational and cultural opportunities."

This information was taken from the main university website. To view the original and find out more please visit : https://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/history/