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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..

4, September 2013·2 min read

Art competition launched to commission new town map

Members of the public are invited to take part in the judging for a new town map. Entries need to be in by 5th October and judging takes place at town exhibition on 12th October.

19, September 2013·1 min read

Some of the former Frank James owners in liquidation

It's complex enough having several owners of the site, but we now hear that some have gone into liquidation making the situation even more difficult.

4, October 2013·1 min read

Refuse truck causes damage to historic Frank James pillar

Considerable damage has been caused to the top of one of the iconic pillars on the boundary of the former Frank James Hospital.

14, November 2013·1 min read

‘White Knight’ steps in at former Frank James Hospital

Is there light at the end of the tunnel for campaigners desperate to see action at the former hospital site?

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.

5, February 2014·2 min read

‘At Risk’ or ‘Vulnerable’ Medina Valley heritage sites named

A new document has been published identifying heritage assets in the Medina Valley considered to be ‘at risk’ or ‘vulnerable’.

25, February 2014·1 min read

New trees for Frank James: All welcome to anniversary celebration

Sunday marks two years since guerilla gardeners first started looking after the grounds of the former hospital in East Cowes.

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.

14, April 2014·1 min read

Friends launch 1,000 signatures in 100 days petition to Save Frank James

The petition calling on the Isle of Wight council to serve a Statutory Repairs Notice on the owners of the former Frank James Memorial Hospital in East Cowes has already gathered over 500 signatures online.

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.

5, June 2014·1 min read

Over 2,500 signatures collected for Friends of Frank James petition

Supporters of the Friends of Frank James are calling on the council to issue an Urgent Works Notice on owners of the former hospital in East Cowes.

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.

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