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Frank James Hospital

The former Frank James Memorial Hospital is a Grade II listed building in East Cowes.

In 2012 members of the local community formed the Friends of Frank James with the aim of protecting and conserving the premises which has fallen derelict over the years. Ownership issues are complex, but discussions are moving forward with the Isle of Wight council to find viable solution.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about the site and the efforts of locals..

30, June 2014·1 min read

Call for Frank James Hospital to be recognised as Victorian

Friends of Frank James say English Heritage has the former hospital listed as being built ten years after it actually was, meaning it's not been recognised as Victorian.

4, November 2014·1 min read

Calls for urgent action from council after more break-ins at Frank James

The situation is getting desperate as two more break-ins at the former hospital are recorded. Friends call for the Isle of Wight council to take urgent action to protect this iconic building.

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20, April 2015·1 min read

Celebrate NHS Action Day at former hospital

Why not pop over to the former Frank James Hospital in East Cowes on Saturday afternoon to see what the Friends have been up to and join in NHS Action Day celebrations.

19, November 2012·1 min read

Council leaders invited to Frank James Christmas get-together

Leader of the council and members invited to Frank James December get together to hear about the work that has been achieved over the past nine months

20, July 2014·1 min read

Council to serve urgent works notice on owners of former Frank James Hospital

Almost 3,000 signatures were collected calling on the Isle of Wight council to act and serve an urgent works notice on the owners of the former hospital in East Cowes.

30, April 2014·1 min read

Early success leads to new target for Save Frank James Hospital petition

The petition sought to gather 1,000 signatures in 100 days, but managed as much in just a few days. They've now set a new target of 2,500.

9, June 2014·1 min read

English Heritage join forces with Friends of Frank James to ‘Stop The Rot’

This is quite a coup for the Friends of Frank James, not to mention the Isle of Wight. It's certain to shine a spotlight on the years of neglect of the important landmark. Well done to all involved for making it happen.

4, December 2013·1 min read

Former Frank James Hospital on TV this Thursday evening

Don't forget to tune in on Thursday evening to see the former hospital on BBC1.

17, December 2012·1 min read

Frank James Christmas gathering a great success

Around twenty people did a great job of clearing more of the grounds at the former Frank James Hospital in East Cowes

30, April 2020·3 min read

Frank James developer denies knowledge of planning application for extra houses

The developer claims to have not submitted the application for extra housing and adds that there are untrue representations within the paperwork

24, April 2020·2 min read

Frank James developers ‘run out of money’ so wants to add two more houses to plans

Developers have said work has stalled due to a lack of funds and fears without the additional injection of money, coming from the sale of the proposed housing, the development will not start again

24, August 2016·1 min read

Frank James Friends mark end of guerrilla gardening

For over four years a band of guerilla gardeners have been giving their time to ensuring the protection of the former Frank James Hospital in East Cowes. Work by the owners is due to start in the very near future.

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