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St. Bartholomew's Hospital was founded (medical education took place but was not officially recognised).

1123

London Hospital founded (known as London Infirmary and education took place but not officially recognised).

1740

London Hospital Medical College founded (England's first official medical school).

1785

St. Bartholomew’s Medical School formally recognised with the construction of a lecture theatre.

1791

St Bartholomew’s Governors approved the provision of medical education within the hospital.

1822

Draper’s Company committed to provide funds for technical schools as part of the People’s Palace project in the East End of London.

1885

Westfield College was founded to provide residence and instruction for women students preparing for the examinations of the University of London.

1882

People's Palace Technical Schools were founded in the East End of London.

1887

People’s Palace Technical Schools became East London Technical College.

1896

Westfield College was admitted as a School of the University of London.

1902

East London College was admitted as a School of the University of London.

1907

The Dental School opened at the London Hospital Medical School and acquired the new Dental Institute.

1911

East London College established a governing body distinct from that of the People's Palace.

1913

The Medical College of St. Bartholomew's Hospital was incorporated by a charter granted by King George the Fifth.

1921

Westfield College was incorporated by a charter granted by King George the Fifth.

1933

East London College became Queen Mary College by charter of incorporation granted by King George the Fifth (the College was named after Mary of Teck, wife of King George the Fifth).

1934

The London Hospital Medical College was incorporated with the main objects of taking over and carrying on the former Medical College.

1949

Westfield College’s charter amended to allow the admission of male students.

1964

Pre-clinical teaching at the London Hospital and St. Bartholomew's Medical College was merged and sited in the Basic Medical Sciences Building at Queen Mary College.

1989

Queen Mary College and Westfield College merged forming Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.

1989

The Medical College of St. Bartholomew's and The London Hospital Medical College are dissolved and are merged with Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London.

1995

Queen Mary and Westfield College changed its name for general public use to Queen Mary University of London.

2000

Queen Mary University of London joins the Russell Group.

2012

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