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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..

10, June 2014·1 min read

IWC rejects another online petition, blocking its discussion at council meeting

The Isle of Wight council's Constitution states that petitions require over 2,500 signatures (made in person on paper) in order to be brought to Full Council meetings as an official agenda item.

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.

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.

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.

Frank James Memorial Hospital - Shalfleet.net via Wikipedia

8, August 2014·1 min read

All welcome to the Frank James Vintage Day

Here's one for your diary and as it's about four weeks away, it gives you time to sort your costume out.

27, October 2014·1 min read

Yet another heritage body urges action from the council over Frank James Hospital

There have now been two break-ins at the former Frank James Hospital in the last month, causing damage to the listed building and theft of tools. SAVE Britain's Heritage are urging immediate action by the council.

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.

13, January 2015·1 min read

Frank James Friends release ‘We Three Friends’ video

Campaigners hope that more views on their latest video will help raise awareness of the plight of the former Frank James Hospital in East Cowes.

11, March 2015·2 min read

Friends of Frank James celebrate third anniversary (video and photos)

Well done to all the volunteers who have carried out back-breaking work over the last three years to tidy and secure the site of the former Hospital in East Cowes.

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.

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.

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.

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