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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..

Frank James Hospital:

6, November 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Will it make the At Risk register?

Join The Friends on Saturday for another session clearing the grounds and hear from the man acting on behalf of consortium of owners.

5, March 2012·2 min read

Frank James Memorial Hospital: Guerilla Gardeners Get To Work

On Sunday a band of concerned Island residents sacrificed their Sunday lie-in and went to work on the weeds and brambles at Frank James Memorial Hospital. They hope to clear the overgrowth to make way for locally-grown produce and encourage the 11 joint-owners of the building to take responsibility for the building.

Frank James Midsummer Gathering

23, June 2015·1 min read

Frank James midsummer celebration marks milestone (gallery)

The long-awaited 'urgent works' have been completed and celebrations took place at the midsummer gathering on Sunday at Frank James Hospital.

Cllr Vaness Churchman and Tanja Rebel

25, March 2013·1 min read

Frank James Open Day a success

Sounds like the Open Day was a great success. Well done to all involved.

27, April 2012·4 min read

Frank James Owner Invited To Sunday Clear-up Session

Friends of Frank James invite one of the owners to their clear-up session this Sunday. All welcome to take part.

Frank James Hospital by Josh Aitken

13, April 2015·1 min read

Frank James: Council serve Urgent Works Notice on owners

This can be seen as a huge victory for the guerilla gardeners who have been working tirelessly to rescue this important piece of Isle of Wight heritage from further decay.

12, November 2012·1 min read

Frank James: Friends meet the agents

Friends of the Frank James finally meet agent for the consortium of owners.

Carving:

25, June 2013·1 min read

Frank James: Hopes that the site will flourish again

There are hopes that with positive action from interested parties that the Frank James can flourish again.

Frank James Hospital:

6, August 2013·1 min read

Frank James: Impact of ‘complex ownership issues’ need to be properly considered

The council say they need to consider the impact of complex issues surrounding ownership before they can make a decision on the way forward for the Grade II listed former hospital.

Gathering outside during 2nd anniversary:

5, March 2014·2 min read

Frank James: Important connection to eminent architect revealed

Drawings of Frank James Hospital seem to indicate it was co-designed by Victorian architect, John Thomas Micklethwaite, and that perhaps this was his only secular project.

Frank James

24, November 2016·1 min read

Frank James: Land registry error delays works. Big gathering in December

Work at the former Frank James Hospital is delayed again, so there'll be another Big Gathering on Sunday 11th December, with interviews being filmed by David George.

Frank James:

18, June 2013·1 min read

Frank James’ great-great niece to visit on Sunday

Friends of Frank James are expecting some special visitors to their clear-up session this Sunday.

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