Open House Festival

The Horse Hospital

community/cultural

James Burton, 1797

Colonnade, Bloomsbury, WC1N 1JD

Unspoilt example of purpose built 2-storey urban stable with many unique features. One floor is a gallery, the other holds the Contemporary Wardrobe Collection, Europe's largest public-access street fashion collection.

Getting there

Tube

Russell Square

Train

Euston

Bus

7, 19, 38, 55, 68, 168, 243

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

the toilets are not accessible. the entrance to the building is accessible via a ramp

What you can expect

The bakery next door has very long queues. We are situated opposite a pub that can sometimes be a little loud depending on events that day

About

The Horse Hospital

A unique industrial building, the last of its kind in London. Originally a Victorian hospital for horses, it was then a printer that was left abandoned. Roger K Burton carefully studied and researched its history, restoring it and opening it up to the public as an arts space and clothing archive. For 30 years it has been operating as a very unique blend of creative endeavours, championing the underground, subcultures and interesting artists. This may be the last chance to see the building, as the owners have shown no interest in renewing the lease and we will no longer be operating in the space.
We look forward to seeing you in our treasured space.

Online presence

www.thehorsehospital.com

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