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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..

25, August 2012·1 min read

Guerilla gardeners back at Frank James Hospital

All invited to go along and help out clearing the grounds of the former Frank James hospital on Sunday from 10am

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.

4, August 2015·1 min read

Head to Frank James for the Big Butterfly Count

The Friends of Frank James in East Cowes welcome all to the former hospital site from 1.30pm on Sunday 9th August for the last day of the Big Butterfly Count.

11, June 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Another Successful Day of Clearing

15 people gathered at Frank James Hospital yesterday to take part in the next clearance session. See the photos for the excellent results.

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.

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.

Gathering outside during 2nd anniversary:

4, July 2014·1 min read

Frank James Hospital nominated for Victorian Society ‘most at risk’

According to the Friends of Frank James, little progress has been made to secure a positive and sustainable outcome for the building since it last appeared in the Top Ten back in 2007.

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.

29, August 2013·2 min read

Letter: Plea to owners of the Frank James Memorial Hospital

Friends of the Frank James Hospital call on owners of the property to sell it to someone who will take care of it.

30, July 2013·1 min read

Future of former Frank James Hospital to be discussed

Sensible options for the way forward will be considered by councillors and officers at an informal meeting being held on Wednesday.

17, September 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Another successful clear-up

Civic minded residents (including many young people) spent yesterday afternoon down at the former Frank James Hospital, continuing the clear-up of the grounds.

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.

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