Hospital of Saint John the Baptist

The Hospital of Saint John the Baptist, also known as St. John's Hospital, was a medieval healthcare institution founded in London around the 12th century by the Knights of St. John. It served as a hospital, charitable refuge, and religious community, providing medical care, shelter, and spiritual support to the sick and poor. The hospital was part of a larger network of hospitals run by the Knights Hospitaller, an order dedicated to caring for pilgrims and the injured. Over centuries, it played a significant role in healthcare development and medieval charity.