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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, 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.

19, August 2015·1 min read

Surprise as battled-over building goes up for sale for £1.25m without notice

Seems to be the season for properties on the Isle of Wight with historical relevance going up for sale. This week a former memorial hospital.

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.

22, September 2016·1 min read

Vote for Josh: A dedicated friend of Frank James Hospital

The dedicated band of guerrilla gardeners have shown great respect to this wonderful piece of Isle of Wight heritage. One of their youngest, Josh Aitken-Dunkeld, has been a committed Friend to the cause and you can now vote for him in a national award.

3, October 2016·1 min read

Vote for Josh: Frank James Friend up for a national award

Josh's commitment and dedication to the protection of this important piece of Isle of Wight history has been second to none and you can help make sure he's recognised with this national award.

2, November 2016·1 min read

Historic England Award for Isle of Wight teenager’s contribution to preserving heritage

Historic England has awarded an Isle of Wight teenager the Best Contribution to a Heritage Project by Young People Award for his work to save the Frank James Hospital on the Isle of Wight.

9, November 2016·1 min read

Three years to repair historic pillar at former Frank James Hospital

Through the perseverance of the council's Conservation Officer, the pillar at the historic Frank James Hospital has finally been repaired, after being knocked down three years ago by an Island Waste truck.

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.

2, March 2017·1 min read

Letter: Why the threat to the NHS is real

Steven Goodman invites readers to join him and others at the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes on Saturday to celebrate five years of campaigning to protect the former hospital - whilst those at the London event urge politicians to protect the NHS.

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

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

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